Rail-Trail
State: MA Length: 1.3 miles Surface: Asphalt
A lovely, albeit short, rail-trail in northeastern Massachusetts, the 1.3-mile Amesbury Riverwalk (a.k.a. Powwow Riverwalk) is the first completed section of the Coastal Trails Network, linking the four communities of Amesbury, Salisbury, Newbury ...
State: ME Length: 0.35 miles Surface: Asphalt
Located in the heart of downtown Auburn, Bonney Park is a hub for the Auburn Riverwalk and a link to the Lewiston park system over the trestle bridge. The bridge is the only section of rail-trail completed. The park features scenic views of ...
State: NH Length: 21 miles Surface: Ballast, Gravel
The Conway Branch trail runs for 21 miles along an old rail corridor between State Route 113 in Conway and Polly's Crossing in Ossipee. The trail is popular with snowmobiles and rail car clubs; the tracks are active between Silver Lake and Boulder ...
State: NH Length: 6.5 miles Surface: Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
On the banks of Lake Winnipesaukee in central New Hampshire, Wolfeboro bills itself as "America's Oldest Summer Resort." Vacationers have been escaping to this quaint village since passenger rail service began in 1872. By the early 1900s, seven ...
State: NH Length: 0.7 miles Surface: Asphalt, Crushed Stone
Although the Dover Community Trail currently runs less than a mile, the newly opened section (as of summer 2012) is an important first step in a trail that has been discussed for more than a decade. The paved trail follows the former Newington ...
State: NH Length: 18 miles Surface: Ballast, Dirt, Grass, Gravel, Sand
Are you looking for a multi-day hike on beautiful rail-trails through pristine wilderness of the White Mountains? Look no further. At midpoint, the nearest road is 7 miles in either direction. Because of its isolation, this hike offers a quiet, ...
State: ME Length: 2.1 miles Surface: Asphalt
Portland is Maine's largest city, and the Eastern Promenade Trail along Casco Bay offers an ideal introduction to this coastal town and its trail network. The "East Prom" begins in Old Port, a charming waterfront district with cobblestone streets ...
State: ME Length: 6 miles Surface:
Maine's Eastern Trail will eventually extend from the Piscataqua River in Kittery to Casco Bay in Portland. For now, various sections along the route are being constructed, and an on-road bicycling route is available for those wishing to link ...
State: ME Length: 8.4 miles Surface: Crushed Stone
State: NH Length: 6 miles Surface: Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Gravel, Sand
The Farmington Recreational Rail-Trail runs for 6 miles between the towns of Rochester and Farmington. The trail parallels the Cocheco River and State Route 11 through a wooded corridor. The trail is popular with snowmobiles in winter.
State: NH Length: 11.5 miles Surface: Ballast, Dirt, Grass
These connecting trails follow the bed of the old Beebe River Railroad up to Flat Mountain Pond, a large, remote pool high in the Sandwich Range Wilderness. This is a great trip for advanced mountain bikers; novice/intermediate bikers should ...
State: NH Length: 1.75 miles Surface: Gravel
Hooksett Rail-Trail follows a portion of a right-of-way of the Portsmouth & Concord Railroad. This section of the railroad was abandoned in 1862, leaving behind an attractive corridor for the trail. The trail provides access to Heads Pond and ...
State: MA Length: 2 miles Surface: Dirt, Grass, Gravel
Nestled in the woodlands on the northern end of Merrimac in the far northeastern corner of Massachusetts, lies the beautiful Jay McLaren Memorial Trail. The town, once known as West Amesbury, had a thriving industry of horse-drawn carriage shops. ...
State: MA Length: 2.5 miles Surface:
The Methuen Rail Trail will be a 2.5 mile multi-use trail along an abandoned railroad corridor. The trail will run from the train depot, through the Nevins Bird Sanctuary, parallel to Route 28 to the New Hampshire state line. The corridor has ...
State: ME Length: 9.5 miles Surface: Asphalt, Gravel
Named for the railroad line it parallels, the Mountain Division Trail will one day span 52 miles between Fryeburg and Portland. Two sections of the trail are currently open. A 6-mile segment between Standish and Windham provides a gently rolling ...
State: NH Length: 12 miles Surface: Ballast
The Upper and Lower Nanamocomuck Trails in White Mountain National Forest are accessible from Kancamagus Highway (SR 112) west of Conway. The trails are open for hiking in summer and cross-country skiing (ungroomed) in winter. The lower trails ...
State: NH Length: 52 miles Surface: Cinder, Crushed Stone
At 52 miles, the Northern Rail Trail spans two counties and is the longest rail-trail in New Hampshire. The northern half of the trail in Grafton County spans the scenic Mascoma Valley, stretching from Lebanon to Grafton. Trail development ...
State: MA Length: 1.4 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Old Eastern Marsh Trail (a.k.a the Salisbury Rail Trail) runs for 1.4 miles between the north bank of the Merrimack River and Mudnock Road in Salisbury. The beautifully landscaped trail was built in 2009 and adds to an already impressive ...
State: NH Length: 3.5 miles Surface: Dirt
The Oliverian Brook Trail follows the course of Oliverian Brook through the dense forest of White Mountain National Forest. The trail, open to cross-country skiing in winter, heads toward Passaconaway Cutoff, 1.9 miles, near the base of Mt. ...
State: ME Length: 2.2 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Papermill Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail runs between Frost Hills Road at State Route 196 and Webster Road at State Route 196. From Mill Street south the paved trail follows the Sabattus River to its confluence with the Androscoggin River. ...
State: NH Length: 5 miles Surface: Dirt, Grass
The Ramblin' Vewe Farm Trails are part of the Ramblin' Vewe Farm Trust property, a non-profit organization that protects and preserves the farm, while conserving the heritage of working farms and rural landscapes. Part of their mission is to ...
State: ME Length: 1.5 miles Surface: Dirt, Sand
Long known simply as "Sandy Road" by Riverton neighborhood residents, this scenic trail follows the roadbed of the historic Portland-Lewiston Interurban Rail line, a relic of the trolley era. Cutting a straight line through rock outcroppings ...
State: NH Length: 2 miles Surface: Dirt, Gravel
The Rob Brook Trail is mostly flat, following the bottomlands of its namesake creek through the White Mountains National Forest. The trail is open to mountain biking and hiking, with cross-country skiing in winter.
State: NH Length: 26.5 miles Surface: Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel, Sand
New Hampshire's largest city, Manchester, boasts relatively quick access to one of the state's longest rail-trails: the 26.5-mile Rockingham Recreational Trail (a.k.a. Portsmouth Branch). The rustic trail is rich in railroad structures left ...
State: NH Length: 9 miles Surface: Dirt, Gravel
From the National Forest Service: Rocky Branch Trail was severely damaged during Tropical Storm Irene. The trail is currently closed from the end of Rocky Branch Road (Jericho Road) to Rocky Branch Shelter #2. Repairs will be made to reopen ...
State: MA Length: 0.6 miles Surface: Crushed Stone
Although less than a mile, the trail running through Salisbury Beach State Reservation offers lovely views of the beaches off the northeastern coast of Massachusetts, just a few miles south of the New Hampshire border. As the Merrimack River ...
State: MA Length: 1.8 miles Surface: Crushed Stone
Currently 1.8 miles, the Salisbury Point Ghost Trail provides a peaceful walk or bike ride through the woods on a well-maintained stone-dust trail. The route is one part of the larger Coastal Trails Network of rail-trails linking the coastal ...
State: ME Length: 4.8 miles Surface: Cinder, Dirt, Gravel
The Sanford Railroad Trail goes by two other names: the Deering Pond Trail or just plain "Railroad Trail." The trail runs for nearly 5 miles between the town of Lebanon and the University of Southern Maine in Sanford. The trail is popular with ...
State: MA Length: 2.8 miles Surface:
The 2.8 mile Saugus Rail Trail will connect residential neighborhoods with the downtown business district, Saugus Belmonte Middle School with it's athletic fields, tennis courts and areas of open space. From Lincoln avenue the trail will proceed ...
State: NH Length: 7.5 miles Surface: Ballast, Dirt, Grass, Sand
The Sawyer River Trail offers a memorable 7.5-mile journey through a pristine mountain valley. Following the old Sawyer River Railroad logging line, the trail is popular with mountain bikers, and hikers for its combination of challenging single-track ...
State: ME Length: 28 miles Surface: Asphalt, Concrete, Dirt
The Sebago to the Sea Trail runs for 28 miles between Sebago Lake and Back Cove off Casco Bay in East End Portland. As of late 2012 there is a break in the trail between State Route 4/US 202 and the Community Center in Westbrook. Refer to the ...
State: ME Length: 5.7 miles Surface: Asphalt, Crushed Stone
An exemplary urban transportation corridor, the 5.7-mile South Portland Parkway (2.1 miles of which are rail-trail) makes an excellent starting point for a bike tour of Portland. The trailhead at Bug Light Park offers easy access and plenty ...
State: NH Length: 1.3 miles Surface: Asphalt
Multi-use trail in downtown Laconia along a minimally active RR right of way. First Phase is 1.2 miles long. Second phase is in design as of 2010. The remaining phases of the trail will total over 9 miles and connect to the BRATT multi-use trail ...
State: NH Length: 5.1 miles Surface: Crushed Stone, Dirt
The Winnipesaukee River Trail courses along its namesake river, connecting the towns of Franklin and Tilton-Northfield. The trail passes through an unusual upside-down covered bridge—believed to be the nation's only one—listed on the ...