It’s time to do the Rob Brook Road Loop, which is a valley classic. This area has a reputation for being buggy. Two years ago when we rode this route in July it lived up to its reputation. But the bugs have left us for the most part and its time we got out there for a very pleasant ride. This is a rolling 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.
Marty Basch describes this ride in his White Mountain Ride Guide as follows "The road winds by streams and huge boulders. Spotting signs of moose and deer are common. A few quick climbs are rewarded with refreshing downhills."
The Saco Ranger Station has said that the road is open and passable. Plan on getting your feet wet as we need to cross the Swift River to get to the Kanc. A good lunch spot is at The Russell Colbath House (on The Kanc) where there are picnic benches by the barn. If the river is too high we can just retrace our tracks back to Bear Notch Road which will add about 5 miles to the ride.
The Trail Head and parking are on the west side of Bear Notch Road .75 mi north of the intersection with The Kanc. We will start the ride at 10:00am. So please be there about 9:50am. See you there!
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