Winnipesaukee River Trail :
New Hampshire
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Description:
From the Winnipesaukee River Trail Association:

Interested in taking a walk or bike ride on a scenic historical trail? Want to be close to the downtowns of the Twin Rivers area in central NH yet still be close to the wilderness? The Winnipesaukee River Trail is a 3.1 mile trail that parallels the Winnipesaukee River and passes the historic sulphite upside-down covered bridge believed to be the only one in the country and listed on the national register of historic places. You will also view Mill Ruins and remaining portions of dams that tell the history of the 5 mills that operated on this river in the mid 19th century.

You will overlook the Winnipesaukee River where at any time you may see a kayaker navigating what is becoming a popular kayak spot. The river drops 80 feet in elevation in a little over 4000 feet as it passes through a spectacular gorge.

The trail is open to all non-motorized users and runs from the historic railroad trestle in Franklin to the Surrette Battery property just off Park Street in Northfield. In that area you can also view the collection of antique rail cars and cabooses that operate on the local scenic railway.

This trail has just finished construction and offers a packed surface of fine stone dust. The trail is funded in part through funds provided by the New Hampshire Department of Transportation through federal TEA-21 funds. The Tea-21 funds accounted for projects costs of $206,400. Matching finds of $51,600 were raised in the community to construct the trail. This 3.1 mile section of the trail is intended to become part of a regional trail system that will extend throughout the lakes region.

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Winnipesaukee River Trail
By JerryMoore on April 01, 2009
Growing up, I have such fond memories of riding my bicycle on a river trail. Thouth the Winni Trail was not the one, I do remember learning to skip stones on the river that paralleled the trail. There were conveient pull out areas where the views were fantastic.
The Winni Trail reminds me so much of that trail.
New Hampshire in these tough economic times has one strong resource that is sustainable, and that industry is tourism. You have done a great job in improving on that industry, by focusing on our history and great vistas that exist in our state and specifically in the lakes region.


Not for in-line skating
By Deborah Judkins on June 02, 2006
"Although this is a great trail for walking, bike riding, running and cross country skiing; I would never try to in-line skate on it."
Great trail
By Kim O'Brien on May 29, 2006
I have enjoyed walking this trail and my favorite trail sections are alongside the Winni River. Im looking forward to the completion of phase II where it connects to the Lake Winnisqaum Scenice Trail (Belmont) and from there connecting to the W.O.W. trail (Laconia).
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