Tuesday July 5th we'll ride this favorite route, which runs from the Gorham train depot to the Berlin eastside depot. It has a lot of variety, not to mention about five dams. We'll start off in downtown Gorham by the old train station and ride past the airport and then ride a mile through the backs woods on the emergency access road which is closed to motorized traffic. After this we will be riding on the eastern end of the presidential rail trail to Berlin on the quiet and beautiful eastern bank of the Androscoggin River.
Along with getting great views of the Androscoggin we'll skirt a gravel pit, go over the very high trestle bridge across route 16, bike by the hydroelectric powerhouse and dam on the canal adjacent to the Androscoggin, view the Cascade Flats complex and dam from the seldom seen east side and visit a waterfall, for a lunch stop.
The surface of this pretty flat ride consists of dirt, ballast, gravel and the occasional mud puddle. This 17 mile out and back route is appropriate for all abilities. The ride will start at 9:00 on Railroad Street across from the Gorham Town Common. Please note the earlier start time, it's forecasted to be a hot day.
Carpooling: Meet at the Old Jackson Town Hall, parking lot (across from the post office) at 8:20.
Directions: Drive north on route 16 to Gorham. Just before the T intersection with route 2 there will be railroad tracks. Immediately after crossing the tracks turn left onto Railroad Street. Hook a U turn and park on the other side of the road across from the Common.
To view a map of this ride click below.
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/20611220
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