Lincoln Gap Road (Steepest Paved Mile in the East)
Renowned as having the steepest paved mile in North America with sustained grades reaching 24%. Extremely narrow road with cracked asphalt and patchy gravel edges crossing the Long Trail crest; requires precise clutch and throttle work.
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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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How many curves and miles is Lincoln Gap Road (Steepest Paved Mile in the East)? ▼
Lincoln Gap Road (Steepest Paved Mile in the East) spans 8.4 miles and packs approximately 44 curves (5.2 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 970 ft - 2,428 ft (Lincoln Gap Summit) and technical rating 10/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Lincoln, VT (Latitude 44.1039, Longitude -73.0034) and finishes at Warren, VT (Latitude 44.1189, Longitude -72.8573).
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.