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3.67 out of 5 Rider Rating 3.67
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Route 113 Border Cruise - from Gilead to Fryeburg

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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Oct 31, 2006

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February 27, 2011
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March 3, 2011
Please note the locals call this Evans Notch Road…
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Written Directions

Start your route in the town of Gilead, MN (which is just about 27 miles west of Bethel, MN). From Gilead head south on state route 113 as it follows the NH and ME state line for approx 28 miles and comes out in Fryeburg (the route's end point).

Scenery

Twisty road with lots of tree cover. You'll be passing through the stunning White Mountain National Forest area and the beautiful scenery along the NH and Maine state line.

Drive Enjoyment

Some rough areas but mostly good pavement and lots of twists and turns.

Tourism Opportunities

Not really any place to stop along the way but plenty of amenities on either end (in Gilead or Fryeburg).

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studiculous
September 3, 2014
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Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
I rode this a couple of weeks ago, from Fryeburg to Gilead, then on to Rumford. Lots of twisties, however pavement is poor is spots. Area through Evans Notch has fresh pavement, so it can be squirrely. Easy morning is quite dewy,so watch your speeds in the twisties.
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Larry in MA
October 6, 2013
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Motorcycle Type : Sport
As others have noted, this is a great scenic road with lots of great curves, elevation changes and straights. Even more impressive in the September/October when the leaves are changing. The section through the White Mountains National Park was recently repaved, so it's very smooth too. Note that several sections are not maintained during the winter months, and in fact, the National Park section is gated off during winter. Also, the existing pavement condition south of the Park can be fairly poor in places.
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Guest
July 21, 2012
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Motorcycle Type : Touring
I've ridden this road many times, including late Spring this year (2012). Rte 113 through Evans Notch is a ROUGH piece of road. A few years ago it was acceptable but this stretch of road through the notch is closed in the winter and takes a pounding from the Maine winter. There are SO many great roads in Maine that you don't have to accept this one. The scenery is nice on this route, but it needs pavement resurfacing.
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