Whaleback
Franklin · New Hampshire
0.5 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
6 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Green Circle
0.5 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
6 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Green Circle
Difficulty
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Conditions
Partly Cloudy0.2" of rain expected today.
Trails may be slightly damp in shaded areas
A few showers may pass through this week, which could leave shaded or low-lying sections tacky after rain.
Best Window This Week
Tuesday
a high near 74°F, little expected rain, 10% rain chance
Forecast data via Open-Meteo.
About This Trail
A winding, beginner-friendly singletrack trail that serves as an entry point into the Franklin Falls Dam network, featuring gentle terrain with occasional roots and a small bridge crossing.
Mountain Biking in Franklin
Franklin is one of the mountain biking hubs in New Hampshire, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Whaleback as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Trail Details
Surface
Singletrack
Technical Rating
Green Circle
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Whaleback FAQ
Where is Whaleback?
Whaleback is a mountain bike trail near Franklin, New Hampshire. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Whaleback?
Whaleback is 0.5 miles long, rated green circle, with a singletrack surface, with an estimated ride time of 6 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What are the current riding conditions for Whaleback?
Some moisture signals are present, so expect tackier dirt or isolated soft spots. The current forecast suggests Tuesday because a high near 74°F, little expected rain, 10% rain chance.
What other mountain bike trails are near Whaleback?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Franklin include Cellarhole Trail, Sniper, Salmon Brook, Paradise City, Rusty Bucket. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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