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1,496 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-79 ft
Descent
00:02:16
Avg time
-76 ft
Altitude change
623 ft
Altitude min
699 ft
Altitude max
699 ft
Altitude start
623 ft
Altitude end
-5.1%
Grade
-17.1%
Grade max
2.6%
Grade min
26 ft
Distance climb
1,125 ft
Distance down
348 ft
Distance flat
00:02:16
Avg time

The Spring Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    East Side Trails (North Conway)
    Conway, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #53590 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #63777 in Trail Running
    • #63913 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • eBike Allowed
    No

This trail connects the Swamp Trail to the Powerline and Old Side Hill. Rides both ways, but down from the Swamp to the Powerline is fun.

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Jan 8, 2026 @ 8:41pm (America/New_York)
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May 28, 2025 @ 6:05am
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Jul 12, 2023 @ 12:03pm
Jul 12, 2023
 Had not done this trail in a few years... rides much better (and much drier) since it was re-routed
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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Spring

        ▼ Where is The Spring located?
        The Spring 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 44.02878, -71.10273.
        ▼ How hard is The Spring?
        The Spring is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Spring?
        The Spring has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 79 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 623 ft to 699 ft.
        ▼ Is The Spring a point to point trail?
        The Spring is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is The Spring?
        The Spring is 1,496 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Spring?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on The Spring. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Spring?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Spring are:
        • May (22 activities)
        • September (17 activities)
        • July (11 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access The Spring? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Spring are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride The Spring?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride The Spring. The trail is 1,496 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is The Spring?
        The Spring is a moderately popular trail. There have been 372 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 373 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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