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Route 119

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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Jan 31, 2007

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Quinn
September 15, 2012
The stretch of RT78 between Winchester and Orange…
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Guest
August 13, 2010
Nice forest views and some fun s curses
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Written Directions

Starting in Groton, MA and simply take Route 119 northwest all the way up into New Hampshire and to the end point of Brattleboro, VT (just over the river/border). Note: There's lots of great routes that bring you through the state lines between MA and NH. Tons of pretty roads

Scenery

If you start in Groton, MA, You can follow RT 119 pretty much into Brattleboro VT. The road winds into Southern NH, through some pretty towns and farmland, and then into Brattleboro, which is just over the NH line. It takes less than 2 hrs. There's some pretty Falls at the Ashburnham State Forest, if you want to stretch your legs.

Drive Enjoyment

The road quality is good, and aside from some twists and turns, and road signs you have to follow; you should have no problems. It's a single lane road, and some sections are rated for 55 MPH. The road is in fine shape.

Tourism Opportunities

There's plenty of places to stop for gas, or a snack, except for one section in Southern NH, where you skirt the lower end of the Pisgah State Park. wich is a 13,300 acre forest with pleanty of hiking trails. Brattleboro has a ton of shops, and places to eat. It's got a kind of crunchy, hippie feel to it.

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Quinn
September 15, 2012
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Motorcycle Type : Standard
The stretch of RT78 between Winchester and Orange has some of the best curves in the area.
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Guest
August 13, 2010
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Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Nice forest views and some fun s curses
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TommyTomatoes
June 28, 2017
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Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
I'm a new rider out of Billerica, MA. We're blessed with some great backroads that lead out to NH/VT and Central/Western MA from here. I stumbled on this route by riding around 225 near home, up to Littleton, and then banking a right onto 119 by the IBM Building. I took 119 all the way to Brattleboro. Great ride, not many lights, lots of spots to take a break, and great scenery too.

Top points: A) Lots of great country roads, all one lane, awesome for any level of rider. Plenty of stops along the way for a bite to eat, a drink, gas ups, etc. Heart of New England. B) Once you get to Ashburnham, you'll roll through some twisties in the state forest with some narrow roads. C) Once you're about to cross into NH, you'll start to get a view of some small mountains and lakes. D) In NH, speed limit picks up on some straightaways.
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