Kancamagus Pass – Franconia Notch Bike Path loop from RV Parking

Kancamagus Pass – Franconia Notch Bike Path loop from RV Parking

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Kancamagus Pass – Franconia Notch Bike Path loop from RV Parking

06:46

147km

1,760m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 58.5 km for 189 m

After 64.7 km for 135 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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25.5 km

Kancamagus Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Stop, rest, and feel good about what you've just done. Roll back down south 100 m for views of the Wilderness.

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48.6 km

Fay State Forest

Nature Reserve

58.6 km

Franconia Notch Bike Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Franconia Notch bike trail is completely paved and a lot of fun.

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64.8 km

Breeder Pond

Lake

65.2 km

The Franconia Notch Bike Path is a popular multiuse trail in Franconia Notch. Despite the name, the path is also open to walkers and runners.

From the path, there are great views of Cannon Mountain, Echo Lake and Profile Lake.

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67.8 km

Franconia Notch Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

I'm not a big fan the cycle path which winds along Franconia Notch, but the end (heading north) is worth it. An old bridge with killer views of the rolling hills and bands of green off to the West.

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90.7 km

Lower Ammonoosuc Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Incredible waterfalls worth visiting and ideal for the summer time to take a cooling bath in its waters. Ideal spot for the entire family

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100 km

Crawford Notch Street

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Heading south, be prepared for some serious speed on the wide roads. Check no one is behind you, don't touch the brakes, and you'll hit 70 km/h easily.

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123 km

Bartlett Village Gazebo Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Where Bear Notch Road joins the 302, you'll find a small fountain. There's also a small water faucet/tap/spigot/outlet, near the road, which you can use to fill your bottles with potable water.

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123 km

Bear Notch Road

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Not the toughest climb in the Whites, but still a good workout. The Notch is most commonly ridden from South to North (the Kanc to 302) just because the 302 …

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147 km

End point

Parking

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