We LOVE this trail but were disapointed this afternoon to find out that the trail is closed less then half a mile in due to construction. We were told by some other walkers that it looks like they are cutting through the tail to build a development. I assume that there will be a bridge or something after they are done so that the trail will still be usable. Hope it doesnt take too long! We love to bike this trail.

This review was submitted in Sept of 2010.
The Windham Rail Trail is a bittersweet expierience for most roadbike enthusiast. The scenery is absolutely beautiful but trail etiquette is non-existent. I've been riding the trail all summer and on more occasions than I can count I've almost been injured because people walking the trail are absolutely clueless. Most have zero comprehension of the command "on your left!" Most walkers when hearing those words actually move INTO your right of way. There are people who walk their dogs on 20ft leashes, parents with kids on bikes with training-wheels taking up the entire roadway, senior citizens walking on the wrong side of the trail. I've come to the conclusion that unlike many of the rail trails I've ridden on the locals in Windham simply think this is their nature trail and the rest of the world can kiss their butt. It’s made me realize how spoiled rotten I've become riding the Minuteman Trail in Bedford, MA. You can ride that trail 7-days a week and never once put you or your bike in a dangerous situation. here it is 2011 and still it goes on...........
I have had the same experience. I recently tried riding this trail 2 times this week for a quick workout. I found
people do not have their dogs leashed, they walk on the wrong side, or walk 4 across and block the whole trail. I came a cross a mom and her child and called out on your left she moved over but left her child, I am thankful that I have good brakes or it could have been pretty bad. I have also seen Rollerblade users in center of the trail, (no problem with that) but they have headphones on so loud they could not hear anyone calling out. They have finally posted signs with the rules of the road but they do no good.
I have ridden these trails and have not had this problem Nashua River, Minuteman, Bruce Freeman, even trails in Portland Me. So what gives Windham? Rules don't apply to you? Seriously some could get hurt, is that what it is going to take to get people to obey the rules?

This is a great starter trail. I say starter because it is only 4 miles yet it is very a very beautiful and relaxing ride.

There are benches and various areas to sit and take a break. There are also many streams and ponds along the trail which helps make it a very beautiful ride. I wish I could envision the time when the train ran this route because it seems so peaceful.