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
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