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.