April 26, 2013
Review: UPDATE:
First off, thanks to everyone for the info on the best trail head via Hickory Hill Dr. I've been back to the trail a couple of times since my last review (below) and I'm fairly certain now that I was on a totally different set of trails that somehow connected to the old white trail that's been chopped up by the logging. First time back: I headed out from Hickory Hill, down the main trail, took the first right on the overlook and about 1.5 miles into the ride I break a chain link and it snags my rear derailleur bending it into a twisted mess and I have to walk back out; not fun. Second time back: Same location, same plan, new parts. I got to ride about 10 miles of the trails out there, out and back through overlook, betty mack, white, and blue trails. There has got to be a better route that what I took because the entire ride seemed like I was headed backwards on a one way trail. I could never get a good flow going. As soon as it started going well, there would be an intense climb through a rock garden or some gnarly, slippery roots. Don't get me wrong, it's a nice place, but it seemed every uphill was made to kick your butt. Other than that, no issues with the trails. I can say, DON'T FORGET THE BUG SPRAY. Being built around two swamps means mosquitoes as big as bats; I got eaten alive. And what's up with the random gunshots all the time: is there a range close by?
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So it's finally warm enough to get out and ride again in NH. I decided to visit the Musquash Conservation Area after reading such great reviews on the site. I have to say, this place has either suffered greatly through the winter, been neglected for a long time, or I was crazy lost. To start, I began by parking in the marked cul-de-sac on Faucher Rd. The bridge leading in was cool; long and right next to a log dam. I planned to ride in from there and hit up the trail loops. Immediately over the first crest I came to a huge logging operation. Things were TORN UP. I'm not even sure if I was on the right path as I never saw a blazed tree my whole time out. I followed a gravel road and took a couple of side trails that cut off of it. These trails were HORRIBLE; overgrown, rutted by dirt bikes, and covered in horse crap. Not to mention they were either super soft sand or standing water. I must have been totally lost because I didn't find any of the flowy singletrack you guys are talking about. I don't think I'll be coming back here anytime soon. If I do, I'll start at another entrance.
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June 27, 2013
Review: You can get into the Musquash this way but you're at the far end of the area and is not the right place. As others have mentioned - Hickory Hill Rd is the best place. Also, there has been a massive amount of clear cutting near where you entered. The trails are all now "OK" in regards to it not being a mess. Not sure where you were though because in 15 years of riding here I've never seen a horse or horse crap!
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