The Penguin House

Barnstead Pittsfield in the Dirt

Gravel bike recommended

Distance

37.3 mi

Total ascent

2,927 ft

For the gravel enthusiast, a lot of dirt roads that bring you into the backcountry combined with some scenic climbs and views of a flower farm and rolling countryside.

Photos

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Categorized Climbs

TdF-style categorization (unofficial) for Barnstead Pittsfield in the Dirt.

ClimbCategoryDirectionMileLengthAvg gradeMax gradeGain
Beauty HillCat 4NW5.4–7.62.2 mi3.3%11.1%378 ft
Stone RoadCat 4W10.6–14.84.2 mi2.7%14.3%594 ft
Drews HillCat 4NE28.7–31.42.7 mi2.8%12.4%405 ft

Surface

11.4 mi unpaved of 37.3 mi on Barnstead Pittsfield in the Dirt, from OpenStreetMap road data.

RoadMileLength
Dam Site Road, Barnstead0.0–1.11.1 mi
Pineo Road, Barnstead2.1–4.52.3 mi
Oxbow Road, Barnstead4.8–5.20.3 mi
Oxbow Road, Barnstead5.4–5.70.3 mi
Gilmanton Road, Barnstead7.5–9.52.0 mi
Stone Road, Gilmanton10.6–13.83.3 mi
Will Smith Road, Pittsfield24.7–25.81.1 mi
Dam Site Road, Barnstead36.1–37.21.1 mi

Food & Water Stops

Convenience stores, cafes, and gas stations near Barnstead Pittsfield in the Dirt, from Google Places.

NameAddressCategoryMile
Bell Brothers1 Depot St, Pittsfield, NH 03263, USAGas station23.3
White Buffalo Trading Post89 S Barnstead Rd, Center Barnstead, NH 03225, USAConvenience store28.5