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1.1 miles
Distance
59 ft
Climb
-71 ft
Descent
00:12:16
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
00:12:16
Avg time

XLR8 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Fort Rock
    Exeter, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 55 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #49638 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #128843 in Trail Running
    • #156705 in Hiking
    • #19256 in Snowshoeing
    • #11317 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #389 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire [+]
    • #1,787 in Trail Running
    • #2,941 in Hiking
    • #619 in Snowshoeing
    • #516 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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AI Generated Description

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 12 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 154 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 1,413 rides
  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
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XLR8 Trail Reports

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Oct 24, 2026 @ 3:04pm (America/New_York)
Oct 24, 2026
 All Fine
Aug 11, 2025 @ 10:06am
Aug 11, 2025
 What FUN!! Dry and fast. Did it twice. Wow!!!
Apr 16, 2025 @ 11:39am
Apr 16, 2025
Apr 8, 2025 @ 1:29pm
Apr 8, 2025
Mar 28, 2025 @ 2:51pm
Mar 28, 2025
 TREE DOWN
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on Oct 24, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.31 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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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.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride XLR8?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride XLR8 are:
      • August (90 activities)
      • September (78 activities)
      • July (61 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ 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 12 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 3,916 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,049 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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