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1.1 miles
Distance
59 ft
Climb
-71 ft
Descent
00:13:35
Avg time
-14 ft
Altitude change
23 ft
Altitude min
56 ft
Altitude max
53 ft
Altitude start
39 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-11.2%
Grade max
11.9%
Grade min
1,594 ft
Distance climb
2,090 ft
Distance down
2,142 ft
Distance flat
00:13:35
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XLR8 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Fort Rock
    Exeter, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #8921 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #52113 in Trail Running
    • #36260 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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XLR8 is a highly rated 1 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Exeter New Hampshire. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 6 rides
  • 9 miles average
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  • 146 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 1,378 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Aug 11, 2025 @ 10:06am
Aug 11, 2025
 What FUN!! Dry and fast. Did it twice. Wow!!!
Apr 16, 2025 @ 11:39am
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Apr 8, 2025 @ 1:29pm
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Mar 28, 2025 @ 2:51pm
Mar 28, 2025
 TREE DOWN
May 11, 2024 @ 10:06am
May 11, 2024
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on Aug 11, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.31 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to xlr8 trailhead (42.992570, -70.953000)
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        5 Reviews & Comments

        Climbatize
        Very muddy in usual spots. Multiple trees down.
        davemaze84
        While most of fort rock drains well, this section is a muddy mess and should really be avoided.
        NickLaves
        Gets muddy quickly but one of the flowiest trails at fort rock.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is XLR8 located?
        XLR8 is located in Fort Rock, Exeter, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Fort Rock trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.99257, -70.953.
        ▼ How hard is XLR8?
        XLR8 is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for XLR8?
        XLR8 has 59 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 71 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 23 ft to 56 ft.
        ▼ Is XLR8 a point to point trail?
        XLR8 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is XLR8?
        XLR8 is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on XLR8?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on XLR8. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access XLR8? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to XLR8 are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride XLR8?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride XLR8. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is XLR8?
        XLR8 is a very popular trail. There have been 3,807 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,936 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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