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This a great way to hook up with different riders and learn more about riding skills in new areas. As long as people show respect and follow the guidelines, this is a terrific opportunity for those not so fortunate to know where to train for motos or simply take their family for a trail ride in New England.
Places to Ride
Canaan 3 MX Tracks
Stay at the
Rivers Edge Campground and ATV Park on Route 118
in
Canaan, New Hampshire 603 523-8301, Fax 603
523-7346
www.riversedgecampgroundandatvpark.com
Clough State Park
Clough State Park is a fabulous riding area located off Rt. 89 just south of Concord NH.
It is a series of loops ranging from easy to very difficult all well marked and easy to follow. The riding consists of miles upon miles of woods and loops that are well groomed and maintained for fun thrill rides and maximum safety. All loops begin from the main parking lot and will end there the same.
There is a map of each loop located in the parking lot so you may plan each ride before you leave. The terrain consists of mostly intermediate terrain with plenty of roots and rocks to negotiate and challenge ones ability to find a smooth line. Clough State Park extends its diversity offering some faster sandy sections that are fast and well wooped out. There are lots of berms to bounce from and there's even a nice little sand track with monster berms to test your Southwick skills.
This is a great place to bring the family for a day of riding and safety is key being that most trails are one way. If you're really feeling like Scott Summers, see how you fare on the river loop. This will offer challenging uphills, white knuckle downhills, rock climbs, narrow passages, off-camber hairpins, you name it. It's hair raising and not for the faint
at heart!
Directions to Clough State Park: Take 93 N to 89 N and get off at exit 2 (Clinton St.). At the end of the ramp take a left. Follow to the second blinking yellow light (3-way stop) and take a left. Follow until you get to the Country Store on the right and take a right just after the store. You will then see the first entrance on the right, but will be closed.
Continue past the first entrance and just shortly after you will see the next entrance on the right which should also be marked. Take this entrance and follow all the way to the main parking lot. Clough State Park will make for a full day of riding and don't worry if it rains...it's just as fun so pack a lunch, bring plenty of fluids to drink, and enjoy.
Also, make sure you have your motorcycle registration updated and valid. The Fish and Game Department will send their officers out to check for these things and will cost you in fines if you don't have your vehicle registered.
