more stats
1,932 ft
Distance
-124 ft
Descent
00:04:48
Avg time
-125 ft
Altitude change
1,101 ft
Altitude min
1,227 ft
Altitude max
1,227 ft
Altitude start
1,102 ft
Altitude end
-6.4%
Grade
-21.3%
Grade max
5.8%
Grade min
56 ft
Distance climb
1,499 ft
Distance down
167 ft
Distance flat
00:04:48
Avg time

Upper Borderline Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Coös Trails
    Gorham, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #74774 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #141030 in Trail Running
    • #138974 in Hiking
    • #18349 in Snowshoeing
    • #7897 in Backcountry Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #633 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire [+]
    • #2,066 in Trail Running
    • #2,444 in Hiking
    • #556 in Snowshoeing
    • #128 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    Moose Brook State Park

Mostly tech with some dashes of flow feel. A fun ride with speed, berms, bridges, and cool rock and log features.

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BermsBridges

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 30 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 232 rides
  • Last: Nov 6, 2026
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Upper Borderline Trail Reports

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on Jul 10, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.07 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to upper-borderline trailhead (44.412280, -71.231580)

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      Aug 22, 2023 @ 6:29pm
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      Aug 22, 2023 @ 6:29pm
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      88 |
      Dec 28, 2019 @ 11:02am
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      Dec 28, 2019 @ 11:01am
      Dec 28, 2019

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      11:41 | 2640 | Nov 30, 2020 , Gorham
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      0:06 | 93 | Jul 27, 2020 , Gorham

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Borderline located?
      Upper Borderline 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 44.41228, -71.23158.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Borderline?
      Upper Borderline is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Borderline?
      The trail has 124 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,101 ft to 1,227 ft.
      ▼ How long is Upper Borderline?
      Upper Borderline is 1,932 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Borderline?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Borderline. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Borderline?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Borderline are:
      • August (24 activities)
      • September (14 activities)
      • October (13 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Borderline? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Borderline are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Borderline?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Upper Borderline. The trail is 1,932 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Borderline?
      Upper Borderline is a moderately popular trail. There have been 906 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 921 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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