So let's ride the northern half of the very scenic Ammonoosuc Rail Trail from Littleton to Lisbon for about 20 miles out and back. This is an almost flat route which wends its way through bucolic woods and farm lands by the Ammonoosuc River. It is a multi-use rail trail that runs about 20 miles (one way) between Woodsville and Littleton along the Ammonoosuc River. If you are so inclined, you can cool off in the Ammonoosuc after the ride at the very scenic swimming hole next to the lot where we’ll park our cars. Bring a towel and a change of clothes.
Littleton is a neat little town. After we ride we can visit Bishops Homemade Ice Cream Shop. Yankee Magazine rated it one of the top five ice cream stands in New England. Need I say more? Also there's Chuttters which boasts the "world’s longest candy counter". Even if you’re not a big candy fan it is quite a sight and worth a visit. Other historic points of interest include Thayers Inn and The Grist Mill. All of these attractions are in the bustling downtown area and are a short walk from our cars which will be parked behind the Littleton Bike Shop in their parking lot.
Bring: plenty of water, sunscreen, and lunch
Carpooling: Meet at 8:50am in the Attitash parking lot at the very west end far away from where the Attitash summer patrons usually park their cars. We will start the ride by 10:00am.
Please let me know if you plan to meet the group in Littleton, so we don’t start without you.
Directions: Take route 302 northwest to Bethlehem and get on route 93 northbound. At exit 41 head north on route 302 towards downtown Littleton. In about ¾ of a mile The Littleton Bike Shop will be on the left. It is 23 Cottage Street (route 302). Take the driveway/road just before the bike shop building and park in back.
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