A Valley Classic

Rob Brook Road Loop - Tuesday July 21st

The rains have subsided for the most part, so it's time to do a valley classic, The Rob Brook Road Loop. This does include a crossing of the Swift River towards the end of the ride and your feet will get wet. I checked out the crossing point on Saturday and it looks good. This is a 12 mile ride, suitable for all abilities, mostly on a winding dirt forest road with the last few miles on the Kanc and Bear Notch Road. There are hills to climb and they are quite doable. The last hill is just before we get back to our cars and I'll be happy to walk up that one with any others who are so "inclined".


You can find a more complete description of the route on pages 36 to 38 of Marty Basch's "The White Mountain Ride Guide" 2nd edition. A good lunch spot is at The Russell Colbath House (on The Kanc) where there are picnic benches by the barn.


The Trail Head and parking are on the west side of Bear Notch Road .75 mi north of the intersection with The Kanc. This is not a fee area of The White Mountain National Forest these days. Humid air is headed our way so let's get an earlier start. We will leave the parking area at 9:30 sharp.