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1.2 miles
Distance
109 ft
Climb
-134 ft
Descent
00:15:41
Avg time
-26 ft
Altitude change
996 ft
Altitude min
1,122 ft
Altitude max
1,022 ft
Altitude start
997 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-15.9%
Grade max
21.5%
Grade min
1,893 ft
Distance climb
2,615 ft
Distance down
1,673 ft
Distance flat
00:15:41
Avg time

The Strand Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Coös Trails
    Gorham, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #57036 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #86764 in Trail Running
    • #34048 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Year Opened
    2015
  • Land Owner
    Gorham Land Company

A fun up and down with a mix of tech and flow, hand built but uses a two short sections of the Pipeline. Great view of Mt. Madison.

In winter The Strand is groomed for fat bikes, as conditions allow. Look out for snow machines in winter along the east end of the Pipeline.

Access Info

From Old River Road and the Pipeline

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 6 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 44 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 642 rides
  • Last: Jul 12, 2026
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The Strand Trail Reports

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Apr 29, 2026 @ 1:43pm (America/New_York)
Apr 29, 2026
 reporter Some spring mud here and there but overall good to go.
Jan 25, 2026 @ 4:36pm (America/New_York)
Jan 25, 2026
 reporter Fresh snow from a big storm.
Jan 16, 2026 @ 1:31pm (America/New_York)
Jan 16, 2026
 reporter Mix of firm snow, drifted snow, and ice. Rideable.
Dec 15, 2025 @ 9:47am (America/New_York)
Dec 15, 2025
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Aug 11, 2025 @ 9:45am
Aug 11, 2025
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        Directions to the-strand trailhead (44.386650, -71.220940)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Strand

        ▼ Where is The Strand located?
        The Strand is located in Coös Trails, Gorham, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Coös Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.38665, -71.22094.
        ▼ How hard is The Strand?
        The Strand is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Strand?
        The Strand has 109 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 134 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 996 ft to 1,122 ft.
        ▼ Is The Strand a point to point trail?
        The Strand is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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