East Ridge Trails
Get Off The Beaten Path
Explore over 8 miles of cross-country trails that meander along the scenic Pemigewasset River and ascend through the forest of lower Black Mountain.
A great option for intermediate and advanced riders, Loon's East Ridge trail network uses the former logging roads that harken back to Lincoln's days as a logging town. Loon founder and former New Hampshire governor Sherman Adams first got his start with the Parker Young Company as a 'walking boss' for the logging camps that dotted the banks of the Pemigewasset River.
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No ticket is required (ticket required on downhill trails) -
Helmets required. Front suspension recommended -
E-bikes, with batteries connected, are not allowed -
Four designated parking spots at trail head
Easier Loop
Get started with an easier loop on the lower portion of the East Ridge Trails. Begin on the Serendipity trail that follows the East Branch of the Pemigewasset River. Take a break at one of the many rock outcroppings that dot this trail. Head back to the trailhead on the Black Mountain Trail. For a more difficult loop, climb up the Hancock Trail where you can access some of our steeper trails.
Get to the Trails
Access the East Ridge trail networt from the Governor Adams Base Area:
- Travel Loon Mountain Road past the Mountain Club at Loon. Take a left on Black Mountain Road. Continue to Landing Road. Continue straight down the hill to the trailhead.
- Head towards the gondola and Octagon Lodge. Take the path under the Gondola Skyride and pedal uphill via the Brookway trail. The Brookway trail surface is mostly dirt and loose gravel. From Brookway, join the network via Whaleback or Potash trails. A Day Ticket or season pass is required to ride the downhill trails.
