Monday Rides: Belmont - Around Winnisquam

A moderately challenging, 23 mile ride around the northern section of Lake Winnisquam. The ride passes lakefront homes new and not so much, farms, residential areas, woodlands, marshes and ponds, beaches, and near downtown Laconia.

It utilizes paved trails; mostly rural roads; short stretches on larger roads with wide shoulders, mostly; and one stretch of packed dirt road, mostly. A short stretch on Green St / Right of Way with dubious asphalt passes through the former Laconia State School and Prison.

The ride has a couple of not insignificant rises, but only one is called "Hill". A park in Meredith Center about mile 13 makes a good rest / snack stops.

There are no known rest room facilities on site. Make your stop while enroute.

• This is a no-drop ride. Ride average pace will be 11-13 mph. Level road rolling speed 12-14 (if there is any).
• Bring water, snack, and of course your helmet, lights, and Road ID.
• Rain cancels.

Safety First!!

• Consideration. Consistency. Communication.
• Please Click Here for Ten Tips for Safe Group Riding.

Planned Route:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42509262

Parking at the Belknap Mall opposite Big Lots. Leave the lot on the sidewalk adjacent to the inbound lane to head downhill to the junction with the Winni trail.