more stats
1,328 ft
Distance
74 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
00:02:33
Avg time
63 ft
Altitude change
503 ft
Altitude min
566 ft
Altitude max
503 ft
Altitude start
565 ft
Altitude end
4.729%
Grade
-8.38%
Grade max
16.517%
Grade min
893 ft
Distance climb
265 ft
Distance down
170 ft
Distance flat
00:02:33
Avg time

Swenson Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    East Side Trails (North Conway)
    Conway, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #45979 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #113118 in Trail Running
    • #91927 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #362 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire [+]
    • #1,478 in Trail Running
    • #1,520 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • eBike Allowed

Follows along an old grout pile with some fun features and old buildings. Named for Steven Swenson, local historian.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 266 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 1,930 rides
  • Last: Oct 12, 2026
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on Jul 15, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to swenson trailhead (44.020449, -71.102703)

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      3:30 | 29 | May 18, 2022 , Conway
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      2:57 | 17 | May 18, 2022 , Conway

      Routes with this trail

      ★ 3.8 • 9 miles • 768 ft • 37 •
      Nice MtB look from Pudding Pond, the Knot, Swamp, out and back on Swensonout and Cheater, then Pillar to...
      9 miles • 973 ft • 7 •
      A fun clockwise loop of the Eastside trails in North Conway. Starting chill to warm up on some flatter XC...
      10 miles • 1,016 ft • 10 •
      Intermediate 10 mile loop on eastside trails. Tack on a lap of pine hill across the street to add another...
      4.4 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
      5 ★ 67%
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      3 ★ 33%
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      1 Review & Comments

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      Twisty turny trail prompting many a smile

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Swenson located?
      Swenson is located in East Side Trails (North Conway), Conway, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the East Side Trails (North Conway) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.02045, -71.1027.
      ▼ How hard is Swenson?
      Swenson is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.729%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Swenson?
      Swenson has 74 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 503 ft to 566 ft.
      ▼ Is Swenson a point to point trail?
      Swenson is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Swenson?
      Swenson is 1,328 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Swenson?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Swenson. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Swenson? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Swenson are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Swenson?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Swenson. The trail is 1,328 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Swenson?
      Swenson is a very popular trail. There have been 5,443 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,267 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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