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HIKING & CYCLING MOUNTAIN BIKING Featured Hikes The Cohos Trail: Is a long distance hiking trail that starts at Crawford Notch in the ‘Whites’, traverses through the Kilkenny region, Nash Stream Forest, Gadwah Notch, Dixville Notch and into the Clarksville-Pittsburg lakes and streams area. It’s approximately 162 miles in length and goes through some of the most remote territory the North Country has to offer. For more details, visit their website at www.cohostrail.org Take a mountain bike ride in Pittsburg to Big Brook Bog. Park at the entrance by Route 3 and then ride in. Continue riding up beyond the bog for a ways and have a really fun ride downhill the whole way out. Call up Ramblewood (see ad on this page) for more details on this fun ride! The Monadnock Trail: Trailhead and parking can be found on VT Route 102. Take Bridge Street in Colebrook, follow to the end - take right at stop sign – 500’ on left, park in gravel pit and follow signs to the trail. It’s about a two-hour hike. An old fire tower is situated atop the mountain allowing one to enjoy a 360 degree view of surrounding states and Canada. Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Dixville Notch: There are many trails accessible in Dixville Notch that will take you to popular places like Huntington Falls, Table Rock, Sanguinary Summit, Panorama Lean-to, The Three Brothers Trail, Dixville Peak & more. Trailheads are located at the BALSAMS entrance, the Wayside Picnic Area, and at the Baby Flume. Mount Magalloway: Trailhead is located in Pittsburg. Take Route 3 past 1st Connecticut Lake- take a right onto Magalloway Road. Stay straight on this dirt road until you see the ‘fire tower’ signs ~take a hard right... Follow this road to the end to a grassy parking area. Caution: This is a main logging road and logging trucks have the right of way. It’s just a 40 minute hike before you reach the fire tower and are able to take in widespread views. VT Route 102 – Ride from Bloomfield north to Canaan and beyond, on this road with very light vehicle traffic. It follows the Connecticut River and farmland, allowing for superb views the entire way. Some stretches have new pavement, as well. Highlights: • Historic Columbia Covered Bridge • April’s Maple in Canaan, VT where you can stop in for ice cream! • Swing into Colebrook and stop by the Spoke ‘n’ Word on Spring Street for bicycle repairs, advice or to purchase a new bike. Experienced cyclist and owner, Jonathon Dodge can help you with all your needs. PAGE SPONSO RED BY see more at northcountrychamber.org Featured CYCLING ROUTE 6 North Country Chamber of Commerce Featured Event The North Country Endurance Challenge is a race through the rugged mountains and clear headwaters of the Connecticut River. Discover one of New Hampshire’s most hidden corners as you cross peaks, travel on foot, bike through the Great North Woods, and kayak the still waters of the largely undeveloped Connecticut Lakes. For more information visit: northcountryendurancechallenge.com