Review Date
October 3, 2008

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 4 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: thehawk ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
Been to Fort Rock a few times now and have to pass along a review. I have ridden both sides, and am pretty sure I have hit most of the trails, and have to say that this place rocks. Literally, especially the Oakland side. That is a good thing though as it makes for never-ending technical opportunities. The main trails have a variety of lines that can be tried varying from rock-dodging and meandering easy to rock hoppin' tree stumpin' tire slippin' good times. There can be some pretty hard spots if you are up for a challenge and the H/S side is full of nice flowy singletrack, but stay on your toes as it can get pretty hairy pretty fast, especially in the fall with those nice bright leaves covering all kinds of traction reducing hazards.

Recommended Route:
Any and all, Oakland is a bit more technical, H/S is more dense and trafficked it seems.

Review Date
July 10, 2008

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 5 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 5 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a month

Reviewed by: Tom from Rockaway, NJ ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
There is an amazing amount of technical singletrack when you combine both South and North areas. This is an absolute must ride if you're in the area. I'm at a loss for words after a 2 hour non-stop intense romp over boulder/bridge heaven.

Recommended Route:
Route 101 West from I95. Take exit 10 and make left off ramp. 1/2 mile make right on dirt road just before narrow bridge for train tracks.
Ride up main fire road for 1/4 mile from parking area and make first right onto the first singletrack you see. Try to get through tunnel under 101 and follow staight to (pipeline) clearcut area. I tried the snowmobile area for the first time today and liked it.
Have your A game ready!

Review Date
April 8, 2008

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 4 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a month

Reviewed by: JOSBRO ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
This is the best biking in Southern NH. It offers it all. It is well maintained, but still can be quite raw.

Recommended Route:
North entrance for more excitement (and injuries).
South entrance for a more relaxed, but still somewhat technical ride.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Aggie in York, ME
Blue Job in Rochester, NH

Review Date
September 21, 2006

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 5 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a year

Reviewed by: johncandie ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
Fort Rock is a small area laced with great singletrack punctuated by hillocks topped with root ladders ending in technical rock climbs. We will always include this area on our outings to Northern New England. Rode for three hours without any duplication. Can you have more fun on a mountain bike?

Recommended Route:
Try to do it all.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Bear Brook, Pawtuckaway State Park

Review Date
May 30, 2005

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 5 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

Visitors rate this review
2.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: rllrhcky19 ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
When we went, it was wet as hell, nicely maintained area some good riding, trails can be a bit hard to follow though as they can tend to split off or tail off at times. Ended up carrying the bike about 1/3 of the ride.

Recommended Route:
Definitely need to ride more than once to learn the good runs