If the weather cooperates how about a ride on Rob Brook Road? Two weeks ago this ride was posted, but Fred was the only one to show up. Kudos to Fred! So let's try to do it again. Check back Tuesday around 8am if the weather looks iffy.
The Rob Brook Road Loop is a valley classic. This area has a reputation for being buggy. Three 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 small hills to climb and even though it's one of our shorter rides. you (and your gears) will get a good workout on this ride.
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."
Plan on getting your feet wet as you need to cross the Swift River to get to the Kanc. You may want to bring an extra pair of shoes to get you across the river. Just after you cross the river look slightly right and follow that path a short way to the Kanc. Go left (east) on the Kanc.
A good lunch spot is at The Russell Colbath House (on The Kanc) where there are picnic benches by the barn. After lunch continue eastward on the Kanc until Bear Notch Road appears on the left.
The Trail Head and parking are on the west side of Bear Notch Road .75 mi north of the intersection with The Kanc. Meet at the trailhead at 10:00am.
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Pondicherry
The weather forecast looks great for Tuesday September 25th! Let's do an amazingly
scenic ride in Jefferson and check out the fall colors.
We’ll start at the western terminus of The Presidential Range Rail Trail and pedal through almost four miles of The Pondicherry National Wildlife Refuge where the views are absolutely magnificent. Then we’ll head for more open vistas on three miles of paved country road and another three plus miles on the dirt Valley Road. When we reach Jefferson Notch Road we will return to Pondicherry on The Rail Trail. In all we’ll cover about 18 miles with breath taking views and the fall foliage colors.
The rail trail has a pretty firm surface and is a combination of dirt, gravel, stone, cinder and ballast. This is a relatively flat route with no major hills. It’s just a wonderful cruise through a beautiful area.
Directions: Take route 302 through Bretton Woods and at the traffic light go right on route 3 for 1.9 miles. Then take another right on route 115. In 4.4 miles Hazen Road will be on your left, take it. In another 1.4 miles you will see a sign on the right saying Presidential Recreation Trail Pondicherry. Go right into the small parking lot. We may have to do some creative parking to fit us all in here.
Carpooling is a must due to the small parking lot at Pondicherry. Meet at 9:00am at the far west end of the Attitash parking lot. Please be ready to ride at 10:00am.
Click here for a map of this ride.
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/11313897
We’ll start at the western terminus of The Presidential Range Rail Trail and pedal through almost four miles of The Pondicherry National Wildlife Refuge where the views are absolutely magnificent. Then we’ll head for more open vistas on three miles of paved country road and another three plus miles on the dirt Valley Road. When we reach Jefferson Notch Road we will return to Pondicherry on The Rail Trail. In all we’ll cover about 18 miles with breath taking views and the fall foliage colors.
The rail trail has a pretty firm surface and is a combination of dirt, gravel, stone, cinder and ballast. This is a relatively flat route with no major hills. It’s just a wonderful cruise through a beautiful area.
Directions: Take route 302 through Bretton Woods and at the traffic light go right on route 3 for 1.9 miles. Then take another right on route 115. In 4.4 miles Hazen Road will be on your left, take it. In another 1.4 miles you will see a sign on the right saying Presidential Recreation Trail Pondicherry. Go right into the small parking lot. We may have to do some creative parking to fit us all in here.
Carpooling is a must due to the small parking lot at Pondicherry. Meet at 9:00am at the far west end of the Attitash parking lot. Please be ready to ride at 10:00am.
Click here for a map of this ride.
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/11313897
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Rob Brook Road
If the weather cooperates how about a ride on Rob Brook Road? I'm still on The Cape so I won't join you until next week. Here's the description.
The Rob Brook Road Loop is a valley classic. This area has a reputation for being buggy. Three 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 but 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."
Plan on getting your feet wet as you need to cross the Swift River to get to the Kanc. Just after you cross the river look slightly right and follow that path a short way to the Kanc. Go left (east) on the Kanc. A good lunch spot is at The Russell Colbath House (on The Kanc) where there are picnic benches by the barn. After lunch continue eastward on the Kanc until Bear Notch Road appears on the left.
The Trail Head and parking are on the west side of Bear Notch Road .75 mi north of the intersection with The Kanc. Meet at the trailhead at 10:00am.
The Rob Brook Road Loop is a valley classic. This area has a reputation for being buggy. Three 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 but 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."
Plan on getting your feet wet as you need to cross the Swift River to get to the Kanc. Just after you cross the river look slightly right and follow that path a short way to the Kanc. Go left (east) on the Kanc. A good lunch spot is at The Russell Colbath House (on The Kanc) where there are picnic benches by the barn. After lunch continue eastward on the Kanc until Bear Notch Road appears on the left.
The Trail Head and parking are on the west side of Bear Notch Road .75 mi north of the intersection with The Kanc. Meet at the trailhead at 10:00am.
Saturday, September 1, 2012
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