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1.0 mile
Distance
377 ft
Climb
-320 ft
Descent
00:08:18
Avg time
57 ft
Altitude change
396 ft
Altitude min
506 ft
Altitude max
448 ft
Altitude start
506 ft
Altitude end
1.045%
Grade
-30.557%
Grade max
59.418%
Grade min
2,637 ft
Distance climb
2,190 ft
Distance down
636 ft
Distance flat
00:08:18
Avg time
Sniper Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaFranklin Falls Dam
Franklin, New Hampshire -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
- 100 in Snowshoeing
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerUS Army Corps of Engineers
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Sniper is a highly rated 1 mile popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Franklin New Hampshire. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 7 rides
- 9 miles average
6 Months
- 220 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
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- 2,095 rides
- Last: Jul 2, 2026
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Directions to sniper trailhead
(43.475470, -71.655670)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sniper
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Where is Sniper located?
Sniper is located in Franklin Falls Dam, Franklin, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Franklin Falls Dam trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.47547, -71.65567.
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How hard is Sniper?
Sniper is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.045%.
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What is the elevation gain for Sniper?
Sniper has 377 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 320 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 396 ft to 506 ft.
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Is Sniper a point to point trail?
Sniper is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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