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2,598 ft
Distance
-396 ft
Descent
00:06:34
Avg time
-396 ft
Altitude change
893 ft
Altitude min
1,289 ft
Altitude max
1,289 ft
Altitude start
892 ft
Altitude end
-15.3%
Grade
-51.3%
Grade max
-2.7%
Grade min
2,598 ft
Distance down
00:06:34
Avg time

Eastern Hemlock Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Highland Mountain Bike Park
    Northfield, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #3958 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner

This trail is a difficult technical trail with plenty of roots and rocks to satisfy. The trail ends with a steep, straight wooden bridge that ejects the rider onto the merging trails on the east side of the lift.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Ideal
Avg: 4.46 (18 votes)
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        Directions to eastern-hemlock trailhead (43.399960, -71.549120)

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        Ripping Down Highland Mountain Bike Park’s...
        0:54 | 27 | Oct 15, 2025 , Northfield
        STEEP, ROCKY DOWNHILL TRACK: 'Eastern Helmock'...
        0:54 | 31 | Sep 30, 2025 , Northfield
        Upper Happy Hour to Eastern Hemlock: Shredding...
        2:15 | 16 | Sep 28, 2025 , Northfield
        SKETCHY, STEEP, ROCKY MTB TRAIL: 'Upper Happy...
        0:31 | 25 | Aug 3, 2025 , Northfield

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Eastern Hemlock

        Where is Eastern Hemlock located?
        Eastern Hemlock is located in Highland Mountain Bike Park, Northfield, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Highland Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.39996, -71.54912.
        How hard is Eastern Hemlock?
        Eastern Hemlock is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 15.3%.
        What is the elevation gain for Eastern Hemlock?
        The trail has 121 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 272 m to 393 m.
        Is Eastern Hemlock a point to point trail?
        Yes, Eastern Hemlock is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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