Trail Overview
This route travels across two portions of two Class 6 roads that travel around Caverly Mountain, then between Devil's Den Mountain and Mount Molly. The route is stock four-wheel drive friendly and can be run in either direction. This route starts on Caverly Road and heads West for approximately 1 mile. This portion of the route is fairly easy until the left turn onto Devi's Den Road. At this point, you ascend up a steep hill covered with loose rocks. Four-wheel drive is necessary to climb this hill, and 4-low is optimal. After reaching the top of this initial hill, the rest of the trail is comprised of gentle hills and a trail that winds through old-growth New Hampshire forest. This route ends at the southern exit point off of Devil's Den Road at Chesley Road. There is cell service on most of this route (Verizon).
History
The "Devil's Den" itself refers to a cave or geological formation, and the road leading to it is named accordingly. The history includes indigenous use, potential smuggling activity, and local lore surrounding the name.