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1.4 miles
Distance
127 ft
Climb
-129 ft
Descent
151 ft
High Point
-1 ft
Altitude change
80 ft
Altitude min
151 ft
Altitude start
151 ft
Altitude end
-17.4%
Grade max
13%
Grade min
2,641 ft
Distance climb
2,428 ft
Distance down
2,516 ft
Distance flat

West Goss Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Beech Hill
    Durham, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 95 in Snowshoeing
    • 95 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 95 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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West Goss Loop is a 1 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Durham New Hampshire. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 127 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 miles average
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  • 91 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 415 rides
  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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West Goss Loop Trail Reports

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Apr 8, 2026 @ 5:29pm (America/New_York)
Apr 8, 2026
 Pretty good shape for most of it.
Sep 28, 2025 @ 12:28pm (America/New_York)
Sep 28, 2025
Jul 23, 2024 @ 8:23am
Jul 23, 2024
 reporter bridge #2 needs replacement
Jul 23, 2024 @ 8:20am
Jul 23, 2024
 reporter bridge replacement needed
Jun 4, 2024 @ 10:34am
Jun 4, 2024
 a few trees down at the start of the loop
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        Frequently Asked Questions About West Goss Loop

        ▼ Where is West Goss Loop located?
        West Goss Loop is located in Beech Hill, Durham, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Beech Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.15693, -70.95879.
        ▼ How hard is West Goss Loop?
        West Goss Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for West Goss Loop?
        West Goss Loop has 127 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 129 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 80 ft to 151 ft.
        ▼ Is West Goss Loop a point to point trail?
        West Goss Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is West Goss Loop?
        West Goss Loop is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on West Goss Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on West Goss Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access West Goss Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to West Goss Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is West Goss Loop?
        West Goss Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,098 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,674 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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