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- Mountain Bike
87 trails
- E-Bike
53 trails
- Gravel Bike
0 trails
- Adaptive Bike
0 trails
- Horse
8 trails
- Hike
133 trails
- Trail Running
131 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
8 trails
- Observed Trials
7 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
8 trails
- Snowmobile
0 trails
- Snowshoe
1 trails
- Downhill Ski
103 trails
- Backcountry Ski
0 trails
- Nordic Ski
37 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of May 18, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 260
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 87
- Trails E-Bike
- 53
- Trails Horse
- 8
- Trails Hike
- 133
- Trails Trail Running
- 131
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 8
- Trails Observed Trials
- 7
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 8
- Trails Snowshoe
- 1
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 103
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 37
- Total Distance
- 142 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 66 miles
- Total Descent
- 41,123 ft
- Total Vertical
- 3,149 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 4,064 ft
- Reports
- 325
- Photos
- 64
- Ridden Counter
- 32,219
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Cannon Mountain
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- 1
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Franconia AREA NEMBA Trail Network
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- 26
- 9
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Franconia Notch State Park
- 4
- 2
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Kinsman Ridge
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Popular Franconia Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 390 ft • 334 •
This paved trail parallels the Parkway. The 14-mile round-trip brings riders within easy reach of park attractions, including , Cannon Cliff, Profile Lake, , The Aerial Tramway, and Echo Lake.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 4 miles • 478 ft • 326 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 478 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 31 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 1,965 ft • 55 ft • 302 •
Ians trail, named after a local kid who loved to play out side. links you from the into the and Franconia Inn trails.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 738 ft • 12 ft • 249 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 2,936 ft • 6 ft • 246 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 4,311 ft • 16 ft • 242 •
Flowy single track branching off coming from Fox Hill and leading down to Airport via .
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 1,975 ft • 112 ft • 242 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
Franconia Mountain Bike Routes
9 miles • 760 ft • 10 • Loop •
A route for the 2024 North Country Tricycle Poker Run.
★ 1.0 • 12 miles • 1,730 ft • 13 •
Fun 12 mile loop, includes some of Franconia's oldest and most technical trails.
22 miles • 2,046 ft • 0 •
Gravel and pavement mix. Starting and ending at Iron Furnace Brewery
Photos of Franconia Mountain Bike
Videos of Franconia Mountain Bike
trail: Peepers
4:24 |
4261 |
Nov 20, 2018
trail: Bridesmaids Falls Trail
0:36 |
308 |
Nov 20, 2022 , Franconia
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Dr No | May 18, 2026 @ 3:40pm (America/New_York) May 18, 2026 | Variable | jenkinsbikeshop | ||
| Birch Run | May 11, 2026 @ 7:55am (America/New_York) May 11, 2026 | Wet | Ralbert | ||
| Rough Cut | May 11, 2026 @ 7:07am (America/New_York) May 11, 2026 | Ideal | Ralbert | ||
| Rough Cut (Lower) | May 11, 2026 @ 7:07am (America/New_York) May 11, 2026 | Ideal | Ralbert | ||
| Neville's Turn | Feb 13, 2026 @ 4:06pm (America/New_York) Feb 13, 2026 | Ideal | EdwinNasonnRh FA NEMBA | ||
| Neville's Ridge Run | Feb 13, 2026 @ 4:06pm (America/New_York) Feb 13, 2026 | Snow Groomed | EdwinNasonnRh FA NEMBA | ||
| Ian's Trail | Feb 13, 2026 @ 4:06pm (America/New_York) Feb 13, 2026 | Snow Groomed | EdwinNasonnRh FA NEMBA | ||
| Lawrence Trail | Feb 13, 2026 @ 4:06pm (America/New_York) Feb 13, 2026 | Snow Groomed | EdwinNasonnRh FA NEMBA | ||
| Charlie's | Feb 13, 2026 @ 4:06pm (America/New_York) Feb 13, 2026 | Snow Groomed | EdwinNasonnRh FA NEMBA | ||
| Mojo Flow | Feb 13, 2026 @ 4:06pm (America/New_York) Feb 13, 2026 | Snow Cover Partial | EdwinNasonnRh FA NEMBA |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISOHHHNU | wishlist | trail | activity #97097041 | Jun 16, 2026 @ 3:24am 2 days |
| Gleasons94 | wishlist | region | activity #96953287 | Jun 14, 2026 @ 4:10am Jun 14, 2026 |
| BrandiqZrrgq | ridden | trail | activity #96911488 | Jun 13, 2026 @ 1:28pm Jun 13, 2026 |
| PatricksQbSAt | add | photo | activity #96056255 | Jun 1, 2026 @ 6:48pm Jun 1, 2026 |
| Cielo | wishlist | route | activity #95483905 | May 25, 2026 @ 6:42am May 25, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | We did this in the opposite direction - i.e.... | May 11, 2026 @ 4:12am May 11, 2026 | ||
| trail | Harder than some of the trails in the northern... | May 11, 2026 @ 4:11am May 11, 2026 | ||
| trail | This is a great trail! Fast, flowy, a little... | May 11, 2026 @ 4:10am May 11, 2026 | ||
| trail | This trail was awesome - in the reverse... | May 11, 2026 @ 4:09am May 11, 2026 | ||
| trail | Sign behind new house says trail is closed by... | May 24, 2025 @ 3:24pm May 24, 2025 |
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Completionist0 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k41 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge17 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k41 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge18 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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| Mountain Bike | 87 | 48 miles | 6,099 ft | 20 miles | 1,155 ft | #2,569 | #922 | 46 | 289 | 4 | 5,251 | |
| E-Bike | 53 | 32 miles | 4,219 ft | 14 miles | 1,155 ft | #3,579 | #1,242 | 267 | 1 | 273 | ||
| Horse | 8 | 4,692 ft | 75 ft | 2,270 ft | 981 ft | #2,989 | #1,685 | 18 | ||||
| Hike | 133 | 98 miles | 17,972 ft | 38 miles | 3,150 ft | #1,137 | #526 | 19 | 292 | 2 | 4,105 | |
| Trail Running | 131 | 97 miles | 17,621 ft | 37 miles | 3,150 ft | #1,777 | #590 | 291 | 499 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 8 | 4,692 ft | 75 ft | 2,270 ft | 981 ft | #1,185 | #475 | 18 | 2 | |||
| Observed Trials | 7 | 4,137 ft | 69 ft | 1,768 ft | 981 ft | #222 | #47 | 1 | 7 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 8 | 4,692 ft | 75 ft | 2,270 ft | 981 ft | #898 | #413 | 18 | 2 | |||
| Snowshoe | 1 | #968 | #473 | 70 | 93 | |||||||
| Downhill Ski | 103 | 25 miles | 21,401 ft | 21 miles | 2,149 ft | #112 | #49 | 33 | 3,293 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 37 | 22 miles | 2,087 ft | 9 miles | 837 ft | #572 | #187 | 53 | 278 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Franconia
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What are the best places to ride in Franconia?
Franconia has 6 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Franconia?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Franconia are:
- Rough Cut (4.4/5)
- Red Flyer (4.3/5)
- Holy Moley (4.3/5)
- Ian's Trail (4.2/5)
- Neville's Ridge Run (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Franconia?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Franconia are:
- July (140 activities)
- August (110 activities)
- June (72 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Franconia?
There are 24 parking locations listed in Franconia. The most popular parking spots are:
- Lonesome Lake Trailhead Parking
- Lafayette Place East Parking
- Lafayette West Parking
- Old Country Road Parking
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Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- The Cannon Balls Summit
- Cannon Balls West Summit
- West Wind Vacation Cottages Cabin
- Hillwinds Lodge
- Stoneybrook Motel & Lodge
- Iron Furnace Brewing Sight
- Scrag Hill Summit
- Northeast Cannon Ball Summit
- Bridesmaind's Falls Sight
- Bald Peak Summit
- Cannon Mountain (4,078 ft)
- The Cannon Balls East (3,763 ft)
- The Cannonballs West (3,688 ft)
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