Note: A few weeks ago this ride was scheduled. But those few brave riders who showed up decided to do a valley ride instead due to iffy weather. So let's try this one on Tuesday. I won't be riding this week. See you in a next time.
This favorite route, runs from the Gorham train depot to the Berlin eastern 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 back 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 (this is always a thrill), 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, possibly for a lunch stop. This is probably the most beautiful fat
tire cruiser lunch spot.
The changing surface of this pretty flat ride
consists of dirt, ballast, gravel and the occasional mud puddle. Depending upon
the winter's effect on this trail, there can be a section where the surface
gravel can be bumpy. This 17 mile out and back route is appropriate for all
abilities. The ride will start at 10:00 on Railroad Street
across from the Gorham Town
Common.
Carpooling: Meet at the Jackson Historical
Society aka the Old Jackson Town Hall, parking lot (across from the post office)
at 9:20.
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
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Monday, June 17, 2013
Pondicherry - The Lupine Tour
The weather tomorrow looks good and the lupines and other wild flowers are in full bloom. So let's do one of the very best routes that we have.
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 mountain views and the panoply of wild flower filled fields.
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 mountain views and the panoply of wild flower filled fields.
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
Monday, June 10, 2013
Monday, June 3, 2013
Dam, Dam, Dam, Dam and Hot Dam !
This favorite route, runs from the Gorham train depot to the Berlin eastern 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 back 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 (this is always a thrill), 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, possibly for a lunch stop. This is probably the most beautiful fat tire cruiser lunch spot.
The changing surface of this pretty flat ride consists of dirt, ballast, gravel and the occasional mud puddle. Depending upon the winter's effect on this trail, there can be a section where the surface gravel can be bumpy. This 17 mile out and back route is appropriate for all abilities. The ride will start at 10:00 on Railroad Street across from the Gorham Town Common.
Carpooling: Meet at the Jackson Historical Society aka the Old Jackson Town Hall, parking lot (across from the post office) at 9:20. Please let me know if you plan to drive staight to the trail head.
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
Along with getting great views of the Androscoggin we'll skirt a gravel pit, go over the very high trestle bridge across route 16 (this is always a thrill), 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, possibly for a lunch stop. This is probably the most beautiful fat tire cruiser lunch spot.
The changing surface of this pretty flat ride consists of dirt, ballast, gravel and the occasional mud puddle. Depending upon the winter's effect on this trail, there can be a section where the surface gravel can be bumpy. This 17 mile out and back route is appropriate for all abilities. The ride will start at 10:00 on Railroad Street across from the Gorham Town Common.
Carpooling: Meet at the Jackson Historical Society aka the Old Jackson Town Hall, parking lot (across from the post office) at 9:20. Please let me know if you plan to drive staight to the trail head.
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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