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Bear Notch Rd

FR 26
OpenSince Apr 23, 2026· Saco district

Scenic connector between the Kancamagus Highway in Albany and US 302 in Bartlett. A handy through-route in season; gated and not plowed in winter.

USFS note: Maintained by NHDOT

Typical season: Late spring – Late fall

Status history

  1. OpenApr 23, 2026— Maintained by NHDOT

Open/close dates as recorded by the USFS. History grows over time.

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