Bethlehem Trails Association
#1. Harkless Trail - low point
#2. Ammo Run - after Ripple comes out
#3. Shoulder Roll - high point
Suggested Route:
>> 3 Chip Route - Park at the Ball Fields on Elm St. Head out Peoples Court, Railroad Lady, Ryan's Revenge, Harkless (chip at low point), Line Drive, Water of the Woods, Line Drive, Water of the Woods 2, Line Drive, Belly Rolls, (CHIP) Ammo Run, Gruntless, Line Drive, Caddy Shack, Shoulder Roll, Shoulder Roll, Caddy Shack, Water of the Woods 2, Line Drive, Water of Woods, Line Drive, Clay Pigeon, Railroad Lady, People's Court
>>2 Chip Route - Park at the Ball Fields on Elm St. Head out Peoples Court, Railroad Lady, Ryan's Revenge, Harkless (chip at low point), Line Drive, Water of the Woods, Line Drive, Water of the Woods 2, Line Drive, Belly Rolls, (CHIP) Ammo Run, Gruntless, Line Drive, Water of the Woods 2, Line Drive, Water of Woods, Line Drive, Clay Pigeon, Railroad Lady, People's Court
Approx. Mileage: 2 chips = approx. 6.7 miles OR 3 chips = approx. 11.3 miles
Franconia Area NEMBA
#1. Picnic area on the Lawrence Trail
#2. Bench at the top of Ridge Run
#3. Intersection of Red Flyer and Mojo Flow
Suggested Route:
>> 3 Chip Route - From the Franconia Inn, go around the airfield counterclockwise, prelude, ham branch, which is a shared trail with skiers, lightning strike to Tucker Brook Road, left on Tucker Brook Road, at the end of Tucker Brook Road take Red flyer to Mojo flow at the end of Mojo Flow cross Wells Road to Charles, Meadowbrook Trail to The Lawrence Trail, Tucker‘s to Ian‘s and then down ridge to prelude and back to Franconia Inn
Approx. Mileage: approx. 8 miles
PRKR MTN Trails
#1.Endless Recess
#2. Kiosk at Tin Can Alley & Moss intersection
#3. Gardners Trail halfway point
>> 3 Chip Route - School St Parking Lot, Reservoir Rd, Rock n Roll, Homegrown, Winds n Pines, CHIP, Tin Can Alley, Upper Moss, Traversity, Lil Beech, Rabbit Hole, T95, PRKR Ave, Lookout Rd, Elm St, Gardners, CHIP, Elm St, Orange Trail, Reservoir, Elm, Field Trip, Hall Pass, Honor Roll, Pop Quiz, Endless Recess, CHIP, Hall Pass, Field Trip, Elm St, Back to Parking Lot.
>> 2 Chip Route - Start at School St, to Elm St, Field Trip, Hall Pass, Honor roll, Pop Quiz, Endless Recess CHIP, Hall Pass, Field Trip, Elm St, Reservoir Rd, Orange Trail, Charmel, Elm St, Fly Bye, Upper Winds n pines, CHIP, Nuke, Upper Moss, Traversity, Lil Beech, Rabbit Hole, T95, Tin Can Alley, Winds n Pines, home Grown, Reservoir Rd, PArking Lot
>> 1 Chip Route - Start at School St parking lot, Reservoir Rd, Orange Trail to far end to Homegrown, back to Reservoir, to Rock’n Roll, to Elm St, Field trip, Hall Pass, Honor Roll, Pop Quiz, Endless Recess CHIP, Hall Pass, Field Trip, Elm St, Reservoir Rd back to Parking lot
Approx. Mileage: 1 chip = 4 miles 2 chips = approx. 7 miles OR 3 chips = approx. 11 miles
NEW! - Valentine Riddles
Each network will have a Valentine hidden on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Hints will be emailed out each morning at 7am & posted here. If you find the Valentine, bring it with you to the party on Sunday and you will get an extra prize and be entered to win a big prize! That’s 9 chances to find a valentine.
Schedule
Details:
Start time:
Chips will be out by Friday at noon to allow for earlier starts. Start anytime after noon on Friday through Sunday. There is an optional packet pick up from 12pm - 5pm on Friday and at 9am - 11am on Saturday at Littleton Bike and Fitness to help answer questions and strategize your ride.
Start location/ ride order:This is completely up to you, with three days and three networks, it’s a choose your own adventure set up.
Group Rides:
Bethlehem Area Trails: Meet at ball fields at the end of Elm Street
Saturday:- 2:30pm - all levels
Franconia Area NEMBA: Group rides will break off based on pace, skill, etc. There will be all levels of rides. Meet at Franconia Inn parking lot.
Friday: 4:30pm * lights required - Meet at the Franconia Inn parking lot
Sunday: 10am Meet at ACT (Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust) parking lot on Wells Rd
PRKR MTN Trails: Meet at the top of School Street by the pump track.
Saturday: 10am - All levels
How it works:
Each network will have 3 chip locations and they are marked on the maps. Additional cards can be purchased at Sunday’s event for a $5 donation per card.
You do not need to ride all three networks and you do not need to get all 9 location chips but we do encourage you to collect as many as possible! Snap a picture and tag us on Facebook or instagram!
If you are able to hit all the chip locations, you will end up with nine chips. Take one chip from each location. Each network and location has a unique chip, we will verify you have all the right chips and trade them for your cards.
Parking for Trail Networks:
Bethlehem Trails Association - Park at the ball fields at the end of Elm Street (the road next to Super Secret Ice Cream). Overflow parking is available at the basketball courts on the corner of Agassiz St. and Main St.
Franconia Area NEMBA - Parking is available at the Franconia Inn & Hillwinds & the ACT parking lot on Wells Road. Friday’s afternoon ride will leave from the Franconia Inn and Sunday’s morning ride will leave from the ACT parking lot on Wells Rd.
PRKR MTN - Small parking lot at the top of School Street and an overflow lot on the left before the School St. lot (look for signs), additional parking is available at Remich Park. No recommended routes from the Boy Scout camp on Broomstick Hill Rd.
The party & misc:
Event:
1-4pm on Sunday at Iron Furnace Brewing, we play poker at 2:30/3pm. Please park at the Franconia Elementary School at 149 Main St, Franconia, NH 03580. Your bikes will be safe there! Take the sidewalk around to Iron Furnace.
You will trade your chips in for playing cards at Iron Furnace Brewing on Sunday starting at 1 pm. You can obtain additional cards by making a donation to the organization. Please note that dogs are not allowed at Iron Furnace Brewing.
Ride With Gratitude:
If you haven’t already, please consider signing the pledge to Ride With Gratitude (& get a free sticker!)
Remember to ride with gratitude - have fun and be respectful!
Lunch/Snacks
For Saturday, Littleton Bike & Fitness will have chili, soup (vegetarian and vegan options available), coffee and beverages available by donation from 11-3.
Many of our amazing sponsors will be open for lunch - Rek’-lis, Iron Furnace Brewing, Littleton Freehouse, Chang Thai, Crumb Bum Bakery & Littleton Food Coop, GH Pizza, Maia Papaya, Franconia Coffee House.
On Sunday, ACT (Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust) will have snacks and refreshments at the parking lot on Wells Rd before the Sunday morning Franconia ride, starting at 9am.
Waiver: If you haven't already, please sign a waiver.
Packet/Tool Pickup:
We will have printed maps at packet pickup at Littleton Bike and Fitness from Noon-5pm on Friday and 9am to 11am on Saturday. Volunteers will be available to answer any questions and help you strategize your ride. You don’t need to come to pick up a packet. We will be monitoring email and social media if you have any questions during the event.
Tools will be available at packet pickup on Friday & Saturday at Littleton Bike and Fitness and at Iron Furnace Brewing at Sunday’s event. Note that tools are only available for the first 100 registrations.
