Bear Notch Road
A seasonal US Forest Service paved connector over Bear Mountain linking the Kancamagus Highway with US-302 Crawford Notch. Known for pristine tree canopy, sweeping S-curves with low traffic density, and elevated overlooks framing the Presidential Range and Mount Washington.
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The premier motorcycle social hub of the White Mountains, situated at the western entrance to the Kancamagus Highway. A sprawling former 1890s railroad depot converted into an energetic 37-barrel craft brewery, buzzing with touring and dual-sport riders coming off Franconia Notch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many curves and miles is Bear Notch Road? ▼
Bear Notch Road spans 9.3 miles and packs approximately 52 curves (5.6 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 1,180 ft - 2,060 ft (Bear Notch Pass) and technical rating 6/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Passaconaway / NH-112 Junction, NH (Latitude 43.9984, Longitude -71.2985) and finishes at Bartlett / US-302 Junction, NH (Latitude 44.0782, Longitude -71.2825).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
Click the "Download Free GPX" button on this guide. The standard XML file is 100% free and ready to load into Garmin zūmo, BMW Motorrad Connected, Rever, Scenic, or Google Maps.