Rocky Gorge – Bear Notch Road loop from Conway

Rocky Gorge – Bear Notch Road loop from Conway

Hard

4.8

(9062)

11,784

riders

Rocky Gorge – Bear Notch Road loop from Conway

04:17

92.4km

930m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.44 km

Passaconway Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

An alternative to the Kancamagus Highway - less traffic, more narrow, more peaceful, and only partly ploughed in the winter. Starts on Old West Road straight onto Passaconway or from …

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17.9 km

Rocky Gorge

Highlight • Waterfall

Rocky Gorge is a narrow and powerful canyon where water always flows, even in dry times. Carved by glaciers, it's a breathtaking and scenic area with a 10-foot drop and rapids.

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31.7 km

Sugar Hill Overlook

Viewpoint

34.8 km

Lily Pond

Highlight • Lake

Lily Pond is located along the scenic Kancamagus Highway, about 18 miles west of Conway. It is also located at the Livermore N Trailhead.

This natural pond is surrounded by …

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46.5 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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60.7 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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92.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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