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2.5 miles
Distance
359 ft
Climb
-298 ft
Descent
1,779 ft
High Point
61 ft
Altitude change
1,529 ft
Altitude min
1,531 ft
Altitude start
1,591 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-20.3%
Grade max
17.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
5,223 ft
Distance down
1,093 ft
Distance flat

Upper Criterion Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Waterville Valley Resort Nordic
    Waterville Valley, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

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Upper Criterion is a 2 mile black diamond difficulty machine groomed trail located near Waterville Valley New Hampshire. This nordic ski only trail and has a hard overall physical rating. Winter use: Classic / Skating snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Criterion located?
      Upper Criterion is located in Waterville Valley Resort Nordic, Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Waterville Valley Resort Nordic trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.95072, -71.49931.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Criterion?
      Upper Criterion is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Criterion?
      Upper Criterion has 359 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 298 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,529 ft to 1,779 ft.
      ▼ How long is Upper Criterion?
      Upper Criterion is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Criterion?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Upper Criterion. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Criterion? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Criterion are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Criterion?
      Upper Criterion is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 6 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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