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New Durham Valley ATV Club
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | New Durham Trails, Devils Den Trail, Calvary Mountain Trail, Alton Bay, Lake Winnipesaukee, Merrymeeting Lake, Den Trails |
| Last Known Status | Temporarily Closed (under new ownership) |
Maintained by the New Durham Valley ATV Club, this area has 28 miles of scenic trails that wind through thick woods and offer panoramic views of nearby lakes and mountains. The trails are open for day use only and camping is not permitted.
Note that the trails are geared for the experianced rider due to short but rugged climbs and lots of loose chunk rocks covering the trails.
There is no fee to ride but club membership is encouraged as all funds collected go back into trail maintenance.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | NH OHRV Sticker |
| Dates Open | Late May through November | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (62 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 62 inches) |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | |
 Camping | Prohibited | |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | No | |
| Rule Enforcement |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 500 acres (1 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 28 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 750 to 1050 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud |  Some | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings |  Few | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Some | |
| Shade |  Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | Privately Owned / Commercial |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (N) | Wolfeboboro Sunoco (603) 569-7763 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (N) | Wolfeboboro Sunoco (603) 569-7763 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (S) | Robert Knoll Campground (603) 875-6388 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Robie's RV Park (603) 515-1059 or (603) 569-2732 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (S) | Robert Knoll Campground (603) 875-6388 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (S) | Robert Knoll Campground (603) 875-6388 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (N) | Wolfeboro Corner Store (603) 569-1835 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Alton, NH | ||
| From: Alton, NH
1) Take SR-28 North 7 miles 2) Turn right (east) on Drew Hill Road, continue 1 mile 3) Turn left on Hayes Road, staging area is on the right. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | New Durham Valley ATV Club 1 Jackson Lane Center Barnstead, NH 03225 ndvatv@gmail.com |
| Contact Info | New Hampshire Bureau of Trails 439 River Road Pittsburg, NH 03592 (603) 271-3254 nhtrails@dred.nh.gov www.nhstateparks.org |
| Contact Info | New Hampshire Fish And Game - OHRV Department 11 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03301 (603) 271-4300 (603) 271-3129 licenseandregistration@wildlife.nh.gov www.nhstateparks.org |
| Comment | New Hampshire OHRV Sticker Info |
New Durham Valley Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/20/2013 (Thanks!)
New Durham Valley Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/21/2013 (Thanks!)
New Durham Valley Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/21/2013 (Thanks!)
New Durham Valley Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/21/2013 (Thanks!)
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