Stone House Loops - Evans Notch

This is one of our top three rides it is sooo... beautiful.  Every year the foliage is magnificent and the scenery is spectacular!  Don't miss this ride!!!

This route first loops around Deer Hill on; route 113, Stone House Road, Shell Pond Trail, a bit of Shell Pond Loop Trail and Deer Hill Road. Most of the loop will be on dirt roads or trails. There will be one trail segment that is a bit rough but doable (and quite walkable for those who choose to) especially where we will link up to Deer Hill Road from the Shell Pond area. Then we'll make another loop as we head up to the Bricket Place and on to The Basin for a lunch amid the eye popping scenery. And then it's back to our cars via route 113.

We’ll start the ride at the Forest Service parking lot which is about .10 mi north of the AMC Cold River Camp entrances on the right side of route 113. Meet for car pooling at the Scenic Vista parking lot in North Conway, at 9:00. We should be ready to start the ride at about 10:00am. 

Please contact me if you plan to join in the ride.

Gorham to Randolph on the Rail Trail

Let's check out the colors north of the Notch it should be a beautiful day and a beautiful ride!  Please contact me if you plan to ride tomorrow.


This trail, on the old B&M rail bed, will take us through lovely woods with beaver ponds and meadows and some beautiful mountain views. From the Route 2 trail head we'll ride the old rail bed to the intersection of Pinkham B Road. Then we'll switch to Durand Road and take that to the rail trail's height of land at the Castle Trail in Bowman (Randolph). The ride back from Bowman on the rail trail is a blast as it is ever so slightly downhill. In all we'll cover about 20 miles. The surface of the trail is mostly dirt with some ballast and an occasional sandy spot.

Directions: Go north on Route 16 to Gorham. When route 16 meets route 2 at the T intersection turn left. Go through Gorham on Routes 16 and 2 until Route 2 diverges to the left at the traffic light . You'll see the trail head parking lot on the right about .8 mile after you turn left on Route 2.

Carpooling: Meet at the Old Jackson Town Hall at 9:20. We should start the ride in Gorham by 10:00am.

For those who are interested in amazingly good panninis, we can go to Saladino's in downtown Gorham for lunch after the ride.

September 17th

It looks like nearly all of the group is off having adventures elsewhere.  If you'd like to go for a ride please contact me.

No Ride

I'm on The Cape.  See you next week.

Gorham to Randolph on Rail Trail

The fog is lifting and the forecasts call for partly cloudy conditions this morning.  So LET'S RIDE!

Oh Boy!  Trying to figure out tomorrow's weather is nearly impossible.  So let's be optimistic and plan for a rideable day on the eastern end of the gentle and very scenic Presidential Rail Trail.  Check back tomorrow morning around 8am for an update.  Please let me know if you plan to meet the group in Gorham and not at the carpool spot.

This trail, on the old B&M rail bed, will take us through lovely woods with beaver ponds and meadows and some beautiful mountain views. From the Route 2 trail head we'll ride the old rail bed to the intersection of Pinkham B Road. Then we'll switch to Durand Road and take that to the rail trail's height of land at the Castle Trail in Bowman (Randolph).  The ride back from Bowman on the rail trail is a blast as it is ever so slightly downhill. In all we'll cover about 20 miles. The surface of the trail is mostly dirt with some ballast and an occasional sandy spot.

Directions: Go north on Route 16 to Gorham. When route 16 meets route 2 at the T intersection turn left. Go through Gorham on Routes 16 and 2 until Route 2 diverges to the left at the traffic light . You'll see the trail head parking lot on the right about .8 mile after you turn left on Route 2.

Carpooling: Meet at the Old Jackson Town Hall at 9:20. We should start the ride in Gorham by 10:00am.

Bring sunscreen (?), plenty of water and a snack (or lunch). For those who are interested in amazingly good panninis, we can go to Saladino's in downtown Gorham for lunch after the ride.