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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
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
- Nordic Ski
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Riding AreaFranklin Falls Dam
Franklin, New Hampshire -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
- 60 in Snowshoeing
- 5 in Nordic Skiing
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBridge, Rock Face
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Land OwnerUS Army Corps of Engineers
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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.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 7 rides
- 7 miles average
6 Months
- 227 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
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- 2,135 rides
- Last: Jul 3, 2026
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Directions to whaleback trailhead
(43.474780, -71.655000)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whaleback
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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.
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How hard is Whaleback?
Whaleback is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.378%.
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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.
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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.
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