Hurricane Mountain Road
An extreme 17% grade mountain rollercoaster connecting North Conway to the Maine border. Narrow single-lane paved surface with blind vertical crests, steep off-camber hairpins, and zero centerlines requiring low-gear technical motorcycle control.
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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 Hurricane Mountain Road? ▼
Hurricane Mountain Road spans 6.2 miles and packs approximately 48 curves (7.7 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 550 ft - 2,120 ft (Pass Crest) and technical rating 9/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Intervale / North Conway, NH (Latitude 44.0841, Longitude -71.1442) and finishes at South Chatham / ME Border, NH (Latitude 44.1165, Longitude -71.0118).
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.