3 Alton Hills
Distance
40.4 mi
Total ascent
3,402 ft
One of my favorite shorter rides, includes Hall's Hill which has a challenging 20% grade section and incredible views of Crystal Lake and blueberry fields from the top, then proceeds up the backside of Alton Mountain, where you get a fantastic view of Lake Winnipesaukee and down to Alton Bay for a scenic ride along the bay before returning back up Alton Mountain, by hugging Crystal Lake. There are some sections of gravel on this ride, but nothing really technical.
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Categorized Climbs
TdF-style categorization (unofficial) for 3 Alton Hills.
| Climb | Category | Direction | Mile | Length | Avg grade | Max grade | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halls Hill | Cat 4 | W | 7.0–9.9 | 2.9 mi | 3.2% | 17.9% | 489 ft |
| Alton Mountain Backside | Cat 4 | NE | 12.4–15.3 | 2.8 mi | 2.6% | 15.0% | 391 ft |
| Alton Mountain Frontside | Cat 3 | W | 27.6–29.9 | 2.3 mi | 4.5% | 11.1% | 533 ft |
Surface
3.9 mi unpaved of 40.4 mi on 3 Alton Hills, from OpenStreetMap road data.
| Road | Mile | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Dam Site Road, Barnstead | 0.0–1.1 | 1.1 mi |
| Canney Hill Road, Gilmanton | 10.3–10.6 | 0.3 mi |
| Places Mill Road, Gilmanton | 32.0–33.4 | 1.5 mi |
| Dam Site Road, Barnstead | 41.1–42.2 | 1.1 mi |
Food & Water Stops
Convenience stores, cafes, and gas stations near 3 Alton Hills, from Google Places.
| Name | Address | Category | Mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Store | Main St, Alton, NH 03810, USA | General store | 17.7 |
| Iron Works Market | 1818 NH-140, Gilmanton Iron Works, NH 03837, USA | Convenience store | 36.8 |