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4,275 ft
Distance
-559 ft
Descent
00:10:58
Avg time
-559 ft
Altitude change
560 ft
Altitude min
1,120 ft
Altitude max
1,119 ft
Altitude start
561 ft
Altitude end
-13.1%
Grade
-34.6%
Grade max
0.9%
Grade min
3,937 ft
Distance down
338 ft
Distance flat
00:10:58
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Half Day Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Echo Lake State Park (North Conway)
    Conway, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #11788 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #37277 in Trail Running
    • #27943 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Land Owner
    USFS and NH State Parks

Half-Day is a downhill trail off the Northwest side of Cathedral Ledge. The half mile trail weaves through a predominantly hemlock forest with fun cross fall-line sections and moderate turns. Please watch out for hikers, rock-climbers, and ropes in the top portion of the trail.

Access Info

Best ridden as a loop with White Horse. Climb Upper Stoney via Hales Location and descend either Red's Trail or the Bryce Path and pedal up the Cathedral Ledge Access Road.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 17 miles average
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  • 9 miles avg distance
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on Apr 26, 2026
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Avg: 4.39 (4 votes)
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        Directions to half-day trailhead (44.062960, -71.167210)

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        The Best of North Conway With Team Granite MTB
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Half Day

        Where is Half Day located?
        Half Day is located in Echo Lake State Park (North Conway), Conway, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Echo Lake State Park (North Conway) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.06296, -71.16721.
        How hard is Half Day?
        Half Day is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 13.1%.
        What is the elevation gain for Half Day?
        The trail has 559 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 560 ft to 1,120 ft.
        How long is Half Day?
        Half Day is 4,275 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

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