New Hampshire is a fantastic place for four-season outdoor recreation. Snow skiing and ice skating in winter, swimming, hiking and biking in spring, summer and fall, New Hampshire is the perfect place to spend some time in the great outdoors.
Cherry Mountain Loop Trail
One popular mountain biking trail is the Cherry Mountain Loop trail in the White Mountains of northern New Hampshire. Hop on your Schwinn mountain bike and you are off on a 25 mile loop that goes around the Dartmouth Range past three waterfalls and through some of the best views of the area that you will find. The trail runs along the Ammonoosuc River following the Lower Falls Hiking Trail. About a half mile in, stop and see the Lower Falls. Be sure to bring your camera. These falls make for some fabulous pictures. Continuing on the unpaved Cherry Mountain Road, you can either make a side tour to the top of Mt. Martha or keep to the main loop on to Mt. Mitten Road. Eventually Mt. Mitten Road ends at Jefferson Notch. There are 25 miles of trails on the Cherry Mountain Loop.
Take The Attitash Trails
Not only is Attitash in Bartlett, New Hampshire known for its waterslides and other fun family activities, it is also home to some very fast downhill trails and some easy cross country trails. If you dare, take the tram to the top of the mountain and ride downhill to the bottom on the super-steep trail. Make sure you wear your padded Pearl Izumi shorts, though, or your backside will definitely feel it. The cross country trails start at the base lodge. You can ride along the Saco River on trail 16 to trail nine. A ride around Thorne Pond’s trail 15 puts you back at trail 16 where you can follow your tire tracks back to the base lodge. Attitash has bikes for rent.
Take the Drummer Hill Trail
Keene, New Hampshire in the southwestern part of the state is home to the Drummer Hill Trail. Novice and experienced bikers will love this trail. The main trail is not too difficult, but the experienced riders on Diamondback bikes will probably want to try some of the trails that branch off of the main trail. These side trails are where the experts will have all of their fun. Steep downhill trails with large and small dropoffs and dirt jumps will suit their fancies perfectly.
Something For Everyone
New Hampshire is home to some great mountain bike trails for all levels of riders. The weather is usually pleasant and the scenery is outstanding. Come and enjoy some of the nation’s most beautiful countryside.
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