White Mountains has great countryside for biking

Bring your bike to Bethlehem, N.H., and you can really call yourself a big wheel: You’ll be biking in the highest town in New England! The area features miles and miles of trails for mountain and road, and gravel bikes all year and fat tire bikes in the winter. Bethlehem has over 14 miles of some of the best mountain bike trails in the area and Parker Mountain Trails in Littleton has a 22-mile network of fantastic trails for all levels. There’s also the Franconia Profile trails which have almost 40 miles of mountain bike trails and the Franconia Notch Bike Path with a 20-mile round trip running parallel to the parkway, and the Ammonoosuc Rail Trail that runs along the Ammonoosuc River from Littleton to Woodstock as well as the Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail that goes right through Town. And of course, our roads have spectacular scenery to enjoy while riding. Go on the website and download a printable map of the Bethlehem Trail Association’s many trails for biker of all ages and experience levels.

The mountains beckon bikers to Purity Spring Resort for some fun and more serious riding in a scenic vacation wonderland. Ride along and around beautiful Purity Lake in the White Mountains at this scenic vacation paradise. There’s dirt and paved terrain set on a wide path over the Nordic trail network not unlike logging road trails. Beginner to intermediate riders will find the challenge levels to their liking with no major drops or jumps. More advanced riders will find select single-track rides and some more advanced riding available.

Whether you enjoy leisurely pedaling on a forest path, zooming down a winding mountain trail, or gliding over the snow on a fat tire bike, the Franconia Inn is your base camp for every biking adventure. Set on 65 lovely acres in the White Mountains, this Inn offers easy access to the beauty and excitement of the area every season of the year. The folks at the “Bike Barn” next to the Inn will gladly recommend the best trails in the area and point you in the right direction. Just beyond the Inn’s front door, take off on over 100 miles of incredible mountain biking trails with varied terrain for every skill level. Or admire the stunning mountain views on the area’s most popular road rides Road bikes, mountain bikes, and fat tire bikes are all available to rent or buy.

At the Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center at the foot of Mt. Washington, bikers of all ages and abilities have several options for fun outings. Scenic carriage roads, smooth and well-marked, are perfect for a family ride or those just out for a relaxing trip. Bikers can explore the forest, take in mountain views, pedal through meadows and past rivers. For more adventurous riders, wooded single tracks offer more of a challenge. You can bring your own bike or rent bikes for adults and kids at the center. And don’t forget to pack a picnic lunch! A trail pass is good for 8.5 hours. The center also offers challenging biking competitions and ride series as well as fat biking in the winter.

Moose Brook State Park in White Mountains offers a variety of outdoor activities, including walking and mountain biking on a profusion of trails.
Hiking and mountain biking trails.
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This path travels the length of Franconia Notch and provides access to all of Franconia Notch State Park facilities and natural features. Cannon Mountain offers bike rentals and shuttle service. Access to the Franconia Notch Bike Path from the base of the Aerial Tramway, Exit 34B, I-93. Shuttle rides will be available from the Flume Gorge back to the Tram. See recreation path link for more information about using the bike path.