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Mountain Biking in New Hampshire

Mountain Biking at Great Glen Trails

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Trails: Gravel-surfaced network of cross-country ski trails are used for biking and there also is some singletrack and a skills park. The trail center has a cafe and bike rentals and repairs. Great Glen is the site of the annual 24 Hours of Great Glen mountain bike endurance race.
Access fee: $7 (2005)
Nearest town: Pinkham Notch, NH
Trail map: Available at the center
Web site: Great Glen Trails
Points of interest: The trails are at the foot of Mount Washington, the tallest mountain in the northeast
Other activities: Hiking, cross-country skiing
Lodging: Appalachian Mountain Club's hostel at Pinkham Notch
Camping: White Mountain National Forest campgrounds are nearby
Weather forecast: Mount Washington
Tourism info: White Mountains Tourism
Getting to the trail: The trails are located about 1 mile north of Pinkham Notch at the junction of the toll road up Mt Washington.
Map of local region: Pinkham Notch

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Number of ratings: 1
Average rating: 4.50

Area name: Great Glen Trails
Number of times riding the trail: Once
I last rode there in: July, 2003
Trails that I have ridden: all
Favorite trails: Trails that were tagged "Most Difficult". There were also a couple great trails that were somewhat unmarked that offered higher skilled riders a good work-out and challenge.
Best time to go: Summer
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: These trails are targeted for a relaxing ride or beginner riders. The scenery is great with mountains surrounding the trail system. The more advanced portions of the track were more rugged and exiting. All in all there is something for everyone here.
What I disliked:
Comments: Just be careful on the trails that are unmarked. The one specifically is a lot of fun but offers some dangerous surprises. (lot of rocks, stumps, roots, swells, etc.)
Submitted by: Jeff
from: N.H.
Date submitted: July 22, 2003

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