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1,932 ft
Distance
-124 ft
Descent
00:05:30
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
00:05:30
Avg time

Upper Borderline Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Coös Trails
    Gorham, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #46186 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #89304 in Trail Running
    • #76824 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • 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.
In winter Upper Borderline is groomed for fat bikes, as conditions allow.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 22 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 224 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Upper Borderline Trail Reports

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Jul 10, 2026 @ 10:30am (America/New_York)
Jul 10, 2026
Apr 29, 2026 @ 1:43pm (America/New_York)
Apr 29, 2026
 reporter Some spring mud here and there but overall good to go.
Dec 15, 2025 @ 9:47am (America/New_York)
Dec 15, 2025
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Aug 22, 2023 @ 11:09am
Aug 22, 2023
Jul 31, 2023 @ 5:01pm
Jul 31, 2023
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Status:
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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      Dec 28, 2019 @ 11:02am
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      Dec 28, 2019 @ 11:01am
      Dec 28, 2019

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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.
      ▼ Is Upper Borderline a point to point trail?
      Upper Borderline is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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 very popular trail. There have been 895 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 910 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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