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1.0 mile
Distance
164 ft
Climb
-159 ft
Descent
00:21:42
Avg time
6 ft
Altitude change
416 ft
Altitude min
510 ft
Altitude max
416 ft
Altitude start
423 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-22%
Grade max
18.4%
Grade min
2,388 ft
Distance climb
2,500 ft
Distance down
554 ft
Distance flat
00:21:42
Avg time

Winding Ledges Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Palmer-Bartell Forest
    Brookline, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #13055 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #42788 in Trail Running
    • #23468 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 2
  • Land Owner
    Brookline Conservation Commission

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Winding Ledges Loop is a 1 mile popular double black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Brookline New Hampshire. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. On average it takes 21 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Nov 27, 2025 @ 12:44pm (America/New_York)
Nov 27, 2025
Cleared downed limbs on upper part of trail.
Nov 24, 2025 @ 2:39pm (America/New_York)
Nov 24, 2025
Large tree down across trail, but can get around it.
Aug 22, 2025 @ 10:38am
Aug 22, 2025
Tree across trail still there. Rideable around to right
Dec 20, 2024 @ 5:18am
Dec 20, 2024
Dec 7, 2024 @ 9:04am
Dec 7, 2024
Dead tree Widowmaker hanging over trail.
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        Directions to winding-ledges-loop trailhead (42.780290, -71.674190)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Winding Ledges Loop

        Where is Winding Ledges Loop located?
        Winding Ledges Loop is located in Palmer-Bartell Forest, Brookline, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Palmer-Bartell Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.78029, -71.67419.
        How hard is Winding Ledges Loop?
        Winding Ledges Loop is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.1%.
        What is the elevation gain for Winding Ledges Loop?
        Winding Ledges Loop has 164 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 159 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 416 ft to 510 ft.
        Is Winding Ledges Loop a point to point trail?
        Winding Ledges Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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