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1,975 ft
Distance
112 ft
Climb
00:06:11
Avg time
113 ft
Altitude change
979 ft
Altitude min
1,092 ft
Altitude max
979 ft
Altitude start
1,093 ft
Altitude end
5.7%
Grade
11.3%
Grade min
1,434 ft
Distance climb
541 ft
Distance flat
00:06:11
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Prelude Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaFranconia AREA NEMBA Trail Network
Franconia, New Hampshire -
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 65 in Trail Running
- 50 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerFranconia Area NEMBA
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Prelude is a 1,975 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Franconia New Hampshire. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 1 rides
- 7 miles average
6 Months
- 20 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
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- 189 rides
- Last: Jul 21, 2026
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Directions to prelude-219529 trailhead
(44.192770, -71.749480)
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Routes with this trail
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Where is Prelude located?
Prelude is located in Franconia AREA NEMBA Trail Network, Franconia, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Franconia AREA NEMBA Trail Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.19277, -71.74948.
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How hard is Prelude?
Prelude is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.7%.
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What is the elevation gain for Prelude?
Prelude has 112 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 979 ft to 1,092 ft.
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Is Prelude a point to point trail?
Prelude is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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