Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Ammonusuc Waterfalls 8:30 am start

Thursday, July 27th, 2015

Looks like the weather will be good in the morning before the heat builds up and the thunderstorms arrive mid afternoon.

Let's do an early start to get a ride in before the heat builds up: 8:30 am ready-to-ride.

This ride is relatively short in mileage but big on scenery and attractions, and is a good work out, too. It includes panoramic Presidential views, the Cog Railroad (if we decide to climb up to the station), Upper and Lower Ammonusuc Falls. We eat snacks on the rocks next to the Lower Ammonusuc Falls.

Start at the Eisenhower Wayside Park which is on the right side of Route 302 a couple of miles after passing through Crawford Notch. We ride back up the notch to Mt Clinton Road getting that climb over while it is still cool. We could climb up to the Cog Railroad or just enjoy the downhill cruise, stopping to look at Upper Ammonusuc Falls. We then ride out to the Twin Mt 4 corners and stop to enjoy the Lower Ammonusuc Falls. As a different twist, we could ride up the Zealand Road along the river, out and back. It is paved for a short distance then is hard packed dirt. We can choose options depending on the heat and the sky.

Start:  8:30 am at the Eisenhower Wayside Park

Total distance: approximately 25 miles; with longer options.

Carpool:  Attitash parking lot, far end, 7:45 am.

Here is a map:
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes

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