Mtn Biking Trails in NH

1)Gunstock Ski area, Gilford.

Directions: From I-93 take exit 20 and go north on rt. 3-11 for 9.5 miles. Turn right onto rt. 11A and go for 5.5 miles where you will see the entrance to the main parking area on the right which is labeled by a fairly large sign. I usually go part way down the road and park next to the campground office but you can continue in to the main lodge and park in the very large parking lot.

Description: If you have the strength it is worth going to the top of the ski mountain under the triple chairlift, then go on the ridge trail over to the other peak with the tower on it. From here you can fly down to the parking lot. Views are great and its 1300 feet in just 1.7 miles. Good riding for beginners because almost everything is marked.

Links/Photos: Trail descriptions, Trail Map, Pricing

More Info: 1-800-gunstock www.gunstock.com

2)Waterville Ski area, Waterville

Directions: From I-93 take exit 28 and go east on rt. 49 for around 10 miles where you will enter the village. From there just follow the signs or drive around until you find snows mtn.

Description: Good downhill riding @ snows mtn and lots of secret trails around the ski area. Its a lot of fun to explore. I dont think the lift is that useful, its not that hard to climb to the top. Ask about the xc ski trails.

Links/Photos: Mountain Biking@Waterville Valley ---- Snow's Mtn Bike Park ---- Dirt Camp --- Snows Mtn MAP

More Info: (603)236-8311

3)Loon Mtn Ski area, Lincoln

Directions: Take exit 32 off of I-93 and follow the signs through Lincoln, Easy to find.

Description: If your looking for serious downhill then ride the sky ship to the top for a small fee of course. The xc trails are also fun to ride. Loon mtn also host a mountain bike race each year, "Snickers Fat tire Classic".

Links/Photos: Loon Mountain Resort Cam - Loon Mountain Detailed Map

More Info: (603) 745-8111

4)Cranmore Ski area, North Conway

Directions: Manchester, NH - Rt. 93N to exit 23, then Route 104 to Route 25E to Route 16N. 90 miles, 2 hours.
Boston, MA - I-95 N to Spaulding Turnpike (Route 16). 125 miles, 2.5 hours.

Description: "Cranmore is a mecca for mountain bike enthusiasts - and it's no wonder!" This is what there web site says so it must be good riding. I have never biked cranmore. no lifts or rentals.

Links/Photos: Mtn Biking @ Cranmore

More Info: 1-800-786-6754 email

5)Attitash Bear Peak, Bartlett

Directions: RT. 302, BARTLETT, NH 03812 ?

Description: A good are to ride, so i've heard. I know it because of the annual "Pedaling bear classic" mtn bike race. You can find good info on their web site.

Links/Photos: Mountain Biking @ attitash

More Info: 603-374-2368 | FAX 603-374-1960

6)Pisgah State Park, Winchester

Directions: Take nh 9 then turn south onto rt. 63. Your next turn will be onto old chesterfield rd which is located between the school and town hall in Chesterfield. There are quite a few signs marking the way to the park. Go two miles and then turn onto horseshow rd. Go for another 1.6 miles and you should reach one of the four parking lots.

Description: This is a nice area to ride in because it is undeveloped and there are quite a few swimming areas. But beware because some of the trails are off limits to bicyclist including the trails that go up the 1300 foot Mount pisgah. CAUTION: This is not a safe area during hunting season.

Links/Photos: Pisgah State Park A detailed Map

More Info: Pisgah State Park, P.O Box 242 Winchester NH 03470
603-239-8153

7)Massabesic Lake/Tower Hill Pond, Manchester

Directions: From I-93 take exit 7 onto rt. 101 east. Next take exit 1 onto rt 28 south. Parking is available by canadia road traffic circle next to the playing field.

Description: Always a popular riding spot because it is so close to Manchester.Not too many steep hills or serious terrain. If you are spending the day be sure to travel over to nearby Tower Hill or even bear Brook State Park. This is the location of the annual "Watershed Wahoo" MTb race.

Links/Photos: A Very Detailed Map Fomba

More Info: Manchester Water Works - 281 Lincoln st Manchester NH, 03103
(603) 624-6482.

8)Bear Brook State Park, Allenstown

Directions: From the south take I-93 to exit 9n and go for 11 miles on rt. 28 north where you will see the entrance to deerfield road and a large sign fo the park. There is a toll booth 1 mile ahead where you can park sometimes otherwise you must continue for two miles and find the main parking area.
From the North take I-93 to exit 13. Go south on rt 3 for 6.5 miles, then turn left onto rt 28 and go three miles where you wil find deerfield road and the big sign for the park.

Description: This is one of my favorite places to ride in southern nh. A whole lot of riding, 40+ miles of marked trails. This ride can be connected with lake massabesic. For the advanced rider there is a sweet trail by the toll booth called the catamount trail. This is the location of the annual "Bear Brook" mtb race.

Links/Photos: NH Department of Parks and Recreation

More Info: Bear Brook State Park r.r. #1 box 507 Allenstown NH, 03275
603-485-9874

9)Fox State Forest, Hillsborough

Directions: Take I-89 to exit 5 and go west on rts. 9 & 202, Go to the traffic signal in hillsborough at the intersection with rt.149. Turn right onto school st. and follow the signs to hillsborough center. Around three miles later you will come to the fox state forest parking lot.

Description: The views are great and the riding can be very technical. around 25+ miles of trails. If you want the latest scoop on the trails stop by the ped'ling fool bike shop.

Links/Photos: Detailed Map

More Info: Fox State Forest P.O. Box 1175 Hillsborough NH 03244,
603-464-3453

10)Clough State Park, Weare/Dunbarton

Directions: From I-89 take exit 2and go south on rt. 13 for 5 miles. turn right onto Winslo rd. and go for .7 miles where you will see a sign marking "OHRV Parking". Park here or contine further on to mansion rd and the official clough state park parking lot, a fee is charged in summer.

Description: Location for the annual "second start enduro", Lots and lots of trails to explore. Keep your eyes open for motorized vehicles flying around the trails.

Links/Photos: detailed map

More Info: Park Office, Hopkinton-Everett Lake, Box 210 RR2, Contoocook NH, 03229
603-271-3254

11)Franklin Falls Resevior Dam/Heritage trail, Franklin

Directions: Take exit 22 off of I-93 and go south on 127. Drive until you see the sign and parking lot on the right side of the rd. Cant miss it.

Description: Some say this area is flat but it has some good trails to explore, Some nice singletrack and amazing views. I love to do this ride because of profile falls, a very nice swimming spot. Good For beginners looking to test their endurance on the 14 mile loop.

Links/Photos: A Picture Of The Big Sign next to the road Heritage trail brochure A Detailed Map

More Info: Hal Graham @ 603286-3506

12)Pawtuckaway State Park, Nottingham

Directions: Take rt 101 to exit 5. Then follow rt 156 north following the brown park signs. You should turn onto mountain rd and come to the main entrance a within a mile.

Description: Something like 15 miles of trails. You must travel to the top of south mountain because on very clear days you can see the atlantic ocean. Another plus is cooling off at the local beach.

Links/Photos: none yet.

More Info: Park Manager @ Pawtuckaway state Park 128 Mtn Road, Raymond NH 03077
603-895-3031

13)Pillsbury State Park, Washington

Directions: Take exit 5 off of I-89 and go west on rt 9 through hillsborough until you reach rt 31 where you will turn right and head north. Go 4 miles and you should see the entrance. Parking should be available by the visitors center.

Description: Not a trail for the weak legged. Bumps, stumps, and jumps. Some nice out and back loops to play on. Some spots require carying the bike.

Links/Photos: none yet.

More Info: NH Department Parks Recreation P.O. Box 856, Concord NH, 03301-0856
603-271-3254

14)Gile State Forest, Springfield

Directions: Take I-89 to exit 11 and go east on rt 11 for 7 miles to rt 4a which is before a gas station. Turn left onto rt. 4a heading north for 7 miles to the memorial park located on the right.

Description: A good variation of trails, some short 3 mile loops or you can do up to 40 miles . Be sure to watch out for those damn hunters in the fall!

Links/Photos: none yet

More Info: Bob Skinners Bike Shop, rt 103 Mt Sunapee traffic circle, mount sunapee 603-763-2303

15)Wade State Forest, Hill

Directions: Take I-93 to exit 20, then go on route 11 to rt 3a. Take 3a north though franklin to hill. Look for Murray Hill Road on the left. continue for another half mile where you will reach "the dump". There is an unmarked road after it which you will take till you reach cider brown rd. Park at your own risk.

Description: BE ADVISED--- This is a really sweet place to ride but there are no "safe" places to park your car. Sometimes i just park at a nearby general store. If you are lucky you may encounter a horse, other than that there isnt much civilization.

Links/Photos: none yet.

More Info: ??I am not sure if anyone other than me has been to this place??

16)Annett State Forest, Rindge

Directions: From Jaffrey go east on rt 124 for 2.2 miles and then go right onto prescott rd where you will see a sign for the annett "picninc area". Continue on for less than a mile and you will merge with squantum rd and be on cathedral rd. The parking area is a .4 mile ahead on the left. Sometime the gate is locked so just park on the road.

Description: Known as the "picnic area" to some, but it is much more. There are around 20 + miles of trails for all levels. There may be a fee on the weekends.

Links/Photos: none yet

More Info: NH Office of Travel & tourism @ 603-271-2343

17)Cherry Mtn/Jefferson Notch

Directions: Go north west from crawford notch on rt 302. Once you pass the fabyan store, which will be on your right, go for another mile to cherry mtn road and on the left there should be the parking area for lower ammonoosuc falls.

Description: Great views of the presidentials. Lots of hard climbs and just as many long descents.

Links/Photos: GORP - White Mountain National Forest

More Info: Ammonoosuc Ranger District, Box 239, Trudeau Rd, Bethlehem NH, 03574
603-869-2626

18)Stinson Lake, White mtn national forest

Directions: Take I-93 to exit 26 onto rt 3a south and 25 west. Go four miles to a rotary and continue on rt 25 west for 3.5 miles where you will see the sign for stinson lake & rumney village. Turn right and go for around 7 miles and you will reach the trailhead.

Description: Lots of old roads and hiking trails. If you think you have the skills try climbing up 2890 foot stinson mtn.

Links/Photos: none yet.

More Info: Pemigewasset ranger District, rfd 3 Box 15, rt 175 Plymouth NH 03264-------603-536-1310

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