BackLoafRiver
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Got out for a solo ride at the Henderson - Swasey Town Forest in Exeter on Saturday. I had heard good things and, thanks to some more recommendation from DHS, I decided to do it up.
The area is split into 2 forests: The Oakland Forest and The Henderson. Henderson is the section known as "Fort Rock". http://town.exeter.nh.us/conserve/henderson swasey map.pdf for a trail map.
The trail map lays it all out pretty well. There is adequate signage that corresponds to the map. From the lot, you climb a small hill and the single track shoots off in three different directions. I decided to go counter-clockwise and see what was what.
My first impression - man this place is cool. Some awesome riding. Very tough (for me). Trails would go from buff and rolling to TIGHT and incredibly rooty. I would have to ride there a bunch more time to feel comfortable. I do think it is one of the most interesting places I have ever ridden.
One of the unique things is that there are a lot of stunts/ rock features everywhere you turn. I hadn't been to a place like this before. Very unique. In addition, there are a lot of small bridges and other man made things up around. Not sure if it is "destination riding" worthy, but I will definitely be going back.
My GPS bunked out mid way so I have NO WAY to know how far I went but, my guess is somewhere around 6 or 7. It felt like a lot longer but I was moving a lot slower.
Here are some pics. My camera is in the shop so my Droid camera had to do:
Someone clearly rides this log:
The area is split into 2 forests: The Oakland Forest and The Henderson. Henderson is the section known as "Fort Rock". http://town.exeter.nh.us/conserve/henderson swasey map.pdf for a trail map.
The trail map lays it all out pretty well. There is adequate signage that corresponds to the map. From the lot, you climb a small hill and the single track shoots off in three different directions. I decided to go counter-clockwise and see what was what.
My first impression - man this place is cool. Some awesome riding. Very tough (for me). Trails would go from buff and rolling to TIGHT and incredibly rooty. I would have to ride there a bunch more time to feel comfortable. I do think it is one of the most interesting places I have ever ridden.
One of the unique things is that there are a lot of stunts/ rock features everywhere you turn. I hadn't been to a place like this before. Very unique. In addition, there are a lot of small bridges and other man made things up around. Not sure if it is "destination riding" worthy, but I will definitely be going back.
My GPS bunked out mid way so I have NO WAY to know how far I went but, my guess is somewhere around 6 or 7. It felt like a lot longer but I was moving a lot slower.
Here are some pics. My camera is in the shop so my Droid camera had to do:
Someone clearly rides this log: