Nanamocomuck Ski, Run, Bike, Trail

A true four season trail along the Swift River.

Winding its way South from Bear Notch Road down to the Albany Covered Bridge, this trail is perfect way to get introduced to trail running, mountain biking or snow shoeing. Also known on the map as Forest Rd. 28, and Lower Nanamocomuck Ski Trail.

The south end of the trail is really a smooth gravel road for a 1/2 mile or so. Then once the trail heads left it narrows to more of a single track. The best part of this trail is the fact that is follows the Swift River for most of its length.

Mountain Biking:

Be warned this trail can live up to the last part of its name, Muck. There are several spots that are wet most of the season. Some have bridges, others require a bit of rock hopping if you want to make any progress.

Trail Running:

7.5 miles out. 7.5 miles back. It’s the best out and back I have ever run. Also one of the muddiest trails I’ve ever seen. But don’t let that scare you. It’s well maintaned by the forest service and local mountain bike clubs. It starts at the Albany Covered Bridge on the Kancamagus Highway and ends at the Rob Brook Area (north of Bear Notch Rd). There are a few hill loops along the way if you want to add something different. Some day I’m gonna start at Sawyer River Road, run to Rob Brook, and down the Nanamacomuck. I don’t know how long it is, but it would be quite an adventure.

Snow Shoeing & Skiing:

The good part about this trial in the winter is that the muck is all frozen that time of the season. In the warmer months you can get to the covered bridge from Passaconway Rd, or the Kancamagus Highway. In the winter Passaconway Rd. is gated near the South Moat trailhead. The trail is usually packed down by either nordic skiers or snow shoers. If you are snow shoeing please stay on one side of the other, not in the ski tracks. It’s a real pain when you’re skiing in big footprints!

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