Bayley - Hazen Military Road

The history of the road begins in 1776 when Benedict Arnold and Richard Montgomery attempted to capture Canada. The American army needed reinforcements and supplies to continue the siege of Quebec. Think about that! Jacob Bayley conceived the Bayley-Hazen Military Road, and construction started under General Moses Hazen in 1778 to 1779 before the project was finally abandoned. The early constructor desired to create the straightest line possible for quickly supplying the troops and gave no regard to elevation changes or terrain features. Today this short section of the almost 90 miles constructed is an epic Class IV road you can enjoy with rubber tires and a gas motor as you climb up and over the north end of the Lowell Mountains.