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Trek & Route Descriptions
Choose a Trek to challenge your own skill level- a 6-mile Hike Trek or a 25, 50, or 100-mile Bike Trek. We promise some of the most breath taking scenery in the region.
Hike Trek
6 mile Trek: Back by popular demand!
A Trek designed for those who would rather hike than bike. Get shuttled over to the Southwest Ridge trailhead and hike to the summit of Pleasant Mountain, with breathtaking views of the White Mountains. Trek over the forested ridge and descend via the ski slope to Shawnee Peak. This is a 6 mile hike (4 1/2 to 6 hours)- challenging and fun for the whole family! Shuttle service from Shawnee Peak every 20 minutes; running from 8:00 to 10 AM.
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Bike Treks
25 mile Trek: Designed for the novice cyclists trying their first big ride. Experience beautiful mountain views, meadows, and the Saco River to the turning point near Stow. A few hills but mostly gently rolling terrain. Ride from Shawnee Peak up Knight’s Hill Rd. to Lovell to the Fryeburg Rest Stop (mile 12) and return the way you came. Check-in 8 AM to 10 AM. Depart at 10 AM
50 mile Trek: A little more mileage for the weekend warrior cyclists. Continue past the
25-milers on to the White Mt. National Forest Basin (entrance to Cold River Campground) and return the way you came. A few more hills to climb! Ride from Shawnee Peak up Knight’s Hill Rd. to Lovell, through Fryeburg, Check-in 8 AM to 10 AM. Depart at 10 AM
Century Trek: This is the toughest century in the state, climbing up to 1,600 feet in the White Mountains. Ride from Shawnee Peak up Knight’s Hill Rd. to Lovell. Travel east to Sweden then to Waterford, Albany, Bethel, Gilead and down through Evan’s Notch (steep!!) to Fryeburg. Coast down Knight’s Hill to Shawnee Peak. Check-in 7 AM to 8 AM. Depart at 8 AM
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