Elkins Beach – Bucklin Beach loop from Crystal Lake

Elkins Beach – Bucklin Beach loop from Crystal Lake

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19,141

riders

Elkins Beach – Bucklin Beach loop from Crystal Lake

03:25

70.8km

900m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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18.2 km

Gile State Forest

Highlight • Forest

The New Hampshire Route 4a runs straight through Gile State Forest. A tree lined road, the forest itself is a lovely area for hiking or Nordic skiing, especially for those …

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19.2 km

Walter L. Carrington Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The New Hampshire Route 4a runs straight through Gile State Forest. A tree lined road, the forest itself is a lovely area for hiking or Nordic skiing, especially for those …

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34.4 km

Chase Pond

Highlight • Lake

Chase Pond is a small freshwater pond off of Village Road in Wilmot, New Hampshire. This is a nice spot to look out for birds, waterfowl, turtle, frogs, and other animals as you ride by.

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36.9 km

Elkins Beach

Highlight • Beach

Elkins Beach is a little sandy inlet on the eastern side of Pleasant Lake. It's a great place to stop and catch your breath and enjoy views across the water.

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44.1 km

Bucklin Beach offers beach and swimming access to Little Sunapee Lake. There's a sizable parking area at the end of the bridge where the beach is, so it serves as a pretty good starting/finishing point for rides.

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46.3 km

Little Sunapee Lake

Highlight • Lake

You can enjoy beautiful dappled water views as you run around Little Sunapee Lake. The route around the lake consists of mainly paved roads, but the roads are relatively quiet and flat.

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53.6 km

Springfield Town Beach

Highlight • Beach

The road passes so close to the beach it would be rude not to stop. There are pontoons in the water if you fancy a dip, a picnic table so …

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58.5 km

McDaniel's Marsh Wildlife Management Area

Highlight • Lake

The road takes you right past the southwestern edge of McDaniel's Marsh. It is worth pulling into the parking lot to have a proper look at this beauty spot. It's …

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70.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.0 km

6.74 km

900 m

220 m

Surfaces

65.3 km