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2,714 ft
Distance
148 ft
Climb
-111 ft
Descent
00:05:36
Avg time
37 ft
Altitude change
429 ft
Altitude min
512 ft
Altitude max
430 ft
Altitude start
468 ft
Altitude end
1.378%
Grade
-23.912%
Grade max
25.392%
Grade min
1,368 ft
Distance climb
1,195 ft
Distance down
151 ft
Distance flat
00:05:36
Avg time

Whaleback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Franklin Falls Dam
    Franklin, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 100 in Snowshoeing
    • 75 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #9989 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #27943 in Trail Running
    • #15249 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    US Army Corps of Engineers

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AI Generated Description

Whaleback is a 2,714 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Franklin New Hampshire. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. It features bridge and rock face. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

Trail Supporters
  • Central NH NEMBA
    Sponsor
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 241 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 2,243 rides
  • Last: Sep 14, 2026
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Whaleback Trail Reports

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Jun 13, 2026 @ 4:54pm (America/New_York)
Jun 13, 2026
Mar 30, 2026 @ 10:24am (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 30, 2026
 Rogue & Whaleback were dry in most spots except some ice cover remaining. Little to no mud. Sniper was much more ice covered - probably around...
Nov 8, 2025 @ 11:19am (America/New_York)
Nov 8, 2025
 small tree across the trail
Oct 18, 2025 @ 1:23pm (America/New_York)
Oct 18, 2025
Sep 16, 2025 @ 5:08pm (America/New_York)
Sep 16, 2025
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Status:
on Jun 13, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Whaleback located?
      Whaleback is located in Franklin Falls Dam, Franklin, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Franklin Falls Dam trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.47478, -71.655.
      ▼ How hard is Whaleback?
      Whaleback is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.378%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Whaleback?
      Whaleback has 148 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 111 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 429 ft to 512 ft.
      ▼ Is Whaleback a point to point trail?
      Whaleback is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Whaleback?
      Whaleback is 2,714 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Whaleback?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Whaleback. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Whaleback? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Whaleback are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Whaleback?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Whaleback. The trail is 2,714 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Whaleback?
      Whaleback is a very popular trail. There have been 7,373 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,518 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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