more stats
1,198 ft
Distance
89 ft
Climb
00:03:02
Avg time
89 ft
Altitude change
1,158 ft
Altitude min
1,247 ft
Altitude max
1,158 ft
Altitude start
1,247 ft
Altitude end
7.4%
Grade
-3.4%
Grade max
16.1%
Grade min
873 ft
Distance climb
46 ft
Distance down
131 ft
Distance flat
00:03:02
Avg time

Upper Knot Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Franconia AREA NEMBA Trail Network
    Franconia, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #231248 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #101694 in E-Biking
    • #423108 in Trail Running
    • #141603 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,002 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire [+]
    • #402 in E-Biking
    • #4,746 in Trail Running
    • #2,515 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Franconia Area NEMBA

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Upper Knot is a 1,198 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Franconia New Hampshire. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 41 rides
  • Last: Oct 30, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Knot located?
      Upper Knot is located in Franconia AREA NEMBA Trail Network, Franconia, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Franconia AREA NEMBA Trail Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.19915, -71.74157.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Knot?
      Upper Knot is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Knot?
      Upper Knot has 89 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,158 ft to 1,247 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Knot a point to point trail?
      Upper Knot is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Knot?
      Upper Knot is 1,198 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Knot?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Knot. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Knot? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Knot are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Knot?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Upper Knot. The trail is 1,198 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Knot?
      Upper Knot is a moderately popular trail. There have been 194 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 199 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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