About the Trails
Bike Park
In May 2019, Loon broke ground on a multi-phase plan to build a network of over 15 miles of lift-serviced downhill mountain biking trails!
Now in our 5th season of operation, Loon continues to expand the downhill network and is moving operations to our new home base, the Governor Adams Lodge. The new home base will transform the biking experience at Loon. Guests will have one central location to pick up tickets, passes, rentals all in one building.
Just a short walk from the Governor Adams Lodge is the Kancamagus 8 lift which will cut the lift ride in half and access 300 more vertical feet of terrain. Designed and built in conjunction with Highland Trails LLC, of the industry-leading Highland Mountain Bike Park, the new network of trails will complement Loon's 6+ existing miles of cross-country biking trails.
Once all phases are complete, Loon will offer over 20 miles of biking trails - the largest network of combined downhill and cross-country trails in New Hampshire.
Freeride Trails
Freeride trails contain constructed enhanced/modified terrain, obstacles, and features such as jumps, berms, banks, bridges, drops, etc. created from dirt, wood or other materials. Freeride Trails may also incorporate Technical Trail features and designs. Freeride Trails are designed to be ridden downhill. The skills necessary to navigate Freeride Trails include negotiating variable terrain, such as jumps and drops.
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King Pin: Our signature black-diamond freeride trail will take you jumping and winding through the West Basin. Once complete, this trail will be fully loaded with features designed for advanced riders looking to perfect their freeride skills.
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Derailer: Go off the rails-here with Derailer. Used in the railroad industry, a derailer is a device placed to prevent trains from rolling onto the mainline or other tracks. Loon's Derailer, will keep avid riders rolling with speed through a series of photo-ready jumps, rollers and berms.
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Mainline: A three-mile, green-circle freeride trail. This wide, generous trail traverses through beautiful forest to the east of the Seven Brothers Express Quad, with enough switchbacks and banked turns to satisfy any level of rider.
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Overhaul: This green freeride trail is packed with the perfect sized features for progressing your riding. Stemming from Mainline, Overhaul winds through the East Basin woods, around Camp III and by Boyle Brook before it reconnects with Mainline. Overhaul features plenty of steady rollers, berms and other features to get you dialed in.
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Hopper: This trail is fully loaded. Blue freeride trail stems from the newest Green trail, Overhaul. Flowing through the East Basin this Blue freeride trail stems from Overhaul and follows the Brookway ski trail. At 3,800ft long this trail is packed with jumps, berms, and rollers that are perfect for progressing your skills.
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Highball: It’s full steam ahead as you drop into Highball. This blue-square freeride trail starts at the top of Kanc 8 and winds its way down towards Derailer, Overhaul and more of your favorite trails. Highball is packed with intermediate sized jumps, big berms and a fun drop as the trail crosses Loon Mountain Park.
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Hotshot: The most direct way back to Kanc 8 and the Governor’s Lodge. This blue-square freeride trail branches off from Cinder and features intermediate sized rollers and jumps designed to give you a quick shot back to the base area.
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Cinder tracks underneath the Gondola and winds through Loon Mountain Park – appropriately highlighted with features that mimic those seen in winter. It finishes with steep and deep berms that duck through the trees eventually dropping you back into Mainline.
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Lowline: This green-circle freeride trail is one of the main connections to the Kanc 8. Starting at the end of Mainline and Spur this trail traverses the base area back the the Governor Adams Lodge and Kanc 8.
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Spur: Green-circle freeride trail connects riders from the runout of the Bandit and Mainline trails back down to the load area for the Seven Brothers Express Quad.
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- King Pin: Our signature black-diamond freeride trail will take you jumping and winding through the West Basin. Once complete, this trail will be fully loaded with features designed for advanced riders looking to perfect their freeride skills.
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- Derailer: Go off the rails-here with Derailer. Used in the railroad industry, a derailer is a device placed to prevent trains from rolling onto the mainline or other tracks. Loon's Derailer, will keep avid riders rolling with speed through a series of photo-ready jumps, rollers and berms.
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- Mainline: A three-mile, green-circle freeride trail. This wide, generous trail traverses through beautiful forest to the east of the Seven Brothers Express Quad, with enough switchbacks and banked turns to satisfy any level of rider.
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- Overhaul: This green freeride trail is packed with the perfect sized features for progressing your riding. Stemming from Mainline, Overhaul winds through the East Basin woods, around Camp III and by Boyle Brook before it reconnects with Mainline. Overhaul features plenty of steady rollers, berms and other features to get you dialed in.
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- Hopper: This trail is fully loaded. Blue freeride trail stems from the newest Green trail, Overhaul. Flowing through the East Basin this Blue freeride trail stems from Overhaul and follows the Brookway ski trail. At 3,800ft long this trail is packed with jumps, berms, and rollers that are perfect for progressing your skills.
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- Highball: It’s full steam ahead as you drop into Highball. This blue-square freeride trail starts at the top of Kanc 8 and winds its way down towards Derailer, Overhaul and more of your favorite trails. Highball is packed with intermediate sized jumps, big berms and a fun drop as the trail crosses Loon Mountain Park.
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- Hotshot: The most direct way back to Kanc 8 and the Governor’s Lodge. This blue-square freeride trail branches off from Cinder and features intermediate sized rollers and jumps designed to give you a quick shot back to the base area.
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- Cinder tracks underneath the Gondola and winds through Loon Mountain Park – appropriately highlighted with features that mimic those seen in winter. It finishes with steep and deep berms that duck through the trees eventually dropping you back into Mainline.
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- Lowline: This green-circle freeride trail is one of the main connections to the Kanc 8. Starting at the end of Mainline and Spur this trail traverses the base area back the the Governor Adams Lodge and Kanc 8.
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- Spur: Green-circle freeride trail connects riders from the runout of the Bandit and Mainline trails back down to the load area for the Seven Brothers Express Quad.
Technical Trails
contain roots, gravel, rocks, logs, water crossings, jumps drop s and other natural characteristics and obstacles found in the natural environment, and may also include some man-made obstacles and bridges. Technical Trails look largely natural. They may be designated for downhill and/or uphill travel. The skills necessary to navigate Technical Trails include negotiating variable terrain, such as jumps and drops.
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Steampunk: Looking for a bit more of a challenge? Take on Steam Punk, a blue-square technical trail. This trail features more advance rollers, berms and other technical features as it weaves back and forth across the mountain.
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Slack Action: Get ready to ride nearly ¾ of a mile of black diamond technical terrain. Slack Action will make its debut on Friday, August 18. This trail is a test of skill and endurance for advanced riders with a winding tight track that is littered with rocks and roots.
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Cannonball: A blue–square technical trail and is built similar to Narrow Gauge. With a mix of hand cut sections, multi-line options, and machine built berms Cannonball will keep you on your toes.
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Narrow Gauge: This blue technical trail was constructed with a combination of classic New England stule hand dug sections and machine-built technical portions. At nearly half a mile long you’ll want to keep a tight track as you wind through sections of roots, rocks, and off camber turns in the woods.
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Bandit: Featuring tight turns, rollers, and more advanced features, this green-circle technical trail is great for riders looking to develop their skills. You'll have a blast as you switchback through the forest across ski trails, and around huge glacial boulders.
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Upper Roundhouse: A blue square technical trail that branches out from Overhaul. This short but sweet trail boasts tight turns, bigger switchbacks, and some rock features before reaching the bridge into the East Ridge Trail Network. Once you enter the East Ridge and access the cross-country trails there is no lift access so enjoy the ride, swing by the river, and make your way back to the base area.
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- Steampunk: Looking for a bit more of a challenge? Take on Steam Punk, a blue-square technical trail. This trail features more advance rollers, berms and other technical features as it weaves back and forth across the mountain.
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- Slack Action: Get ready to ride nearly ¾ of a mile of black diamond technical terrain. Slack Action will make its debut on Friday, August 18. This trail is a test of skill and endurance for advanced riders with a winding tight track that is littered with rocks and roots.
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- Cannonball: A blue–square technical trail and is built similar to Narrow Gauge. With a mix of hand cut sections, multi-line options, and machine built berms Cannonball will keep you on your toes.
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- Narrow Gauge: This blue technical trail was constructed with a combination of classic New England stule hand dug sections and machine-built technical portions. At nearly half a mile long you’ll want to keep a tight track as you wind through sections of roots, rocks, and off camber turns in the woods.
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- Bandit: Featuring tight turns, rollers, and more advanced features, this green-circle technical trail is great for riders looking to develop their skills. You'll have a blast as you switchback through the forest across ski trails, and around huge glacial boulders.
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- Upper Roundhouse: A blue square technical trail that branches out from Overhaul. This short but sweet trail boasts tight turns, bigger switchbacks, and some rock features before reaching the bridge into the East Ridge Trail Network. Once you enter the East Ridge and access the cross-country trails there is no lift access so enjoy the ride, swing by the river, and make your way back to the base area.
East Ridge Trails
Get off the beaten path. Explore over 6 miles of cross-country trails that meander along the scenic Pemigewasset River and ascend through the forest of lower Black Mountain. A great option for intermediate and advanced riders, Loon's East Ridge trail network uses the former logging roads that harken back to Lincoln's days as a logging town.
