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2,241 ft
Distance
131 ft
Climb
00:04:39
Avg time
131 ft
Altitude change
371 ft
Altitude min
502 ft
Altitude max
371 ft
Altitude start
502 ft
Altitude end
5.9%
Grade
1.2%
Grade max
15.1%
Grade min
2,241 ft
Distance climb
00:04:39
Avg time

Upper Bartell Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowmobile
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Palmer-Bartell Forest
    Brookline, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Snowmobiling
  • Global Ranking
    #106055 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #43575 in Trail Running
    • #14162 in Hiking
    • #3762 in Nordic Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 2
  • Land Owner
    Brookline Conservation Commission

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AI Generated Description

Upper Bartell Trail is a 2,241 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Brookline New Hampshire. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 131 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Upper Bartell Trail Trail Reports

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Jul 8, 2026 @ 12:05pm (America/New_York)
Jul 8, 2026
Tree cleared 7/8
Jun 25, 2026 @ 10:38am (America/New_York)
Jun 25, 2026
 Tree down partially blocking trail.
Jun 19, 2026 @ 11:03am (America/New_York)
Jun 19, 2026
 Large tree down across trail. Can step over.
May 18, 2026 @ 10:45am (America/New_York)
May 18, 2026
Tree leaning in from right was cleared when I came across it today. The other tree is still attached at the top and I didn't feel comfortable...
Mar 19, 2026 @ 1:54pm (America/New_York)
Mar 19, 2026
 Widow maker over trail near power lines.
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Avg: 3.24 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Bartell Trail located?
      Upper Bartell Trail is located in Palmer-Bartell Forest, Brookline, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Palmer-Bartell Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.78588, -71.66623.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Bartell Trail?
      Upper Bartell Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Bartell Trail?
      Upper Bartell Trail has 131 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 371 ft to 502 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Bartell Trail a point to point trail?
      Upper Bartell Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Bartell Trail?
      Upper Bartell Trail is 2,241 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Bartell Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Bartell Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Bartell Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Bartell Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Bartell Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Upper Bartell Trail. The trail is 2,241 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Bartell Trail?
      Upper Bartell Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 389 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 519 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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