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3,219 ft
Distance
-578 ft
Descent
00:07:30
Avg time
-578 ft
Altitude change
871 ft
Altitude min
1,450 ft
Altitude max
1,450 ft
Altitude start
873 ft
Altitude end
-18%
Grade
-47.4%
Grade max
-4.2%
Grade min
3,219 ft
Distance down
00:07:30
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Threshold Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Highland Mountain Bike Park
    Northfield, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #3781 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Skinny, Wallride
  • Land Owner
    Highland Mountain Park

Gnarly trail. The upper half is more technical with lots of rocks and a step up onto a boulder. The lower half features two rock drops including reef drop which is the largest rock drop at the park. The trail ends with some nice berms at the bottom.

Access Info

top of the lift to the bikers left

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 6 rides
  • 29.2 km average
6 Months
  • 102 rides
  • 26.1 km avg distance
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  • 562 rides
  • Last: Aug 6, 2026
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        Directions to threshold trailhead (43.398020, -71.550740)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Threshold

        ▼ Where is Threshold located?
        Threshold is located in Highland Mountain Bike Park, Northfield, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Highland Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.39802, -71.55074.
        ▼ How hard is Threshold?
        Threshold is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 18%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Threshold?
        The trail has 578 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 871 ft to 1,450 ft.
        ▼ Is Threshold a point to point trail?
        Yes, Threshold is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Threshold?
        Threshold is 3,219 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Threshold?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Threshold. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Threshold?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Threshold are:
        • May (98 activities)
        • June (59 activities)
        • July (52 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Threshold? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Threshold are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Threshold?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Threshold. The trail is 3,219 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Threshold?
        Threshold is a moderately popular trail. There have been 3,706 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,561 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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