Winnipesaukee Forum - View Single Post - Best Route to Lake W. (Gilford) this weekend

SIKSUKR · 06-16-2005, 12:07 PM

Your going the best way as far as I'm concerned.You will probably encounter traffic backed up on Rt3 as you approach Lake Winnisquam which is normal for weekends but it usually only last for a few miles because of a few sets of traffic lights.Once you get onto Rt11 the traffic moves 50-60mph.Definatly don't go through Laconia.The only correction I would have for you is Rt 3 doesn't "become" Rt 11a.After the Belknap Mall,take a right at the light onto Rt11,(its really a by-pass around Laconia)then your second exit is Rt11a heading towards Gilford center.I've been traveling this route for 15 years during Bike week and never have any problems.Now if you head to the Weirs,that's a different story! I'll be on that road too. SS

06-16-2005, 12:07 PM	#2
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Your going the best way as far as I'm concerned.You will probably encounter traffic backed up on Rt3 as you approach Lake Winnisquam which is normal for weekends but it usually only last for a few miles because of a few sets of traffic lights.Once you get onto Rt11 the traffic moves 50-60mph.Definatly don't go through Laconia.The only correction I would have for you is Rt 3 doesn't "become" Rt 11a.After the Belknap Mall,take a right at the light onto Rt11,(its really a by-pass around Laconia)then your second exit is Rt11a heading towards Gilford center.I've been traveling this route for 15 years during Bike week and never have any problems.Now if you head to the Weirs,that's a different story! I'll be on that road too. SS __________________ SIKSUKR