Lakes region has great countryside for biking

Beautiful Purity Lake is not just for swimming and boating. Get on your bike and head out around the lake on more than 1000 acres at Purity Spring Resort. You’ll find the terrain easy going with a wide path set over the Nordic trail network with challenges that range from upper beginner to intermediate with no major drops or jumps. More advanced riders will find some select single-track rides and more challenging terrain.

This trail parallels the Winnipesaukee River and passes the historic Sulphite upside down covered bridge believed to be the only one in the country and listed on the national register of historic places. You will also view mill ruins and remaining portions of dams that tell the history of the 5 mills that operated on this river in the mid 19th century. The trail runs from the historic rail road trestle in Franklin to the Surrett Battery property just off Park Street in Northfield. In that area you can also view the collection of antique rail cars and cabooses that operate on the local scenic railway.