Log inRegister
Search
Find Trails > New Hampshire > Keene > Keene Dog Walking Trails

Keene, NH Dog Walking Trails and Maps

1090 Reviews

Looking for the best Dog Walking trails around Keene?

Find the top rated dog walking trails in Keene, whether you're looking for an easy short dog walking trail or a long dog walking trail, you'll find what you're looking for. Click on a dog walking trail below to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews.

Go to:

Map Search
  • Relevance
  • Name
  • Length
  • Most Popular
Activities
Length
Surfaces
Type
62 Results
Activities
Length
Surfaces
Type

Allenstown Rail Trail
0.7 mi
State: NH
Crushed Stone, Dirt

Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
13.9 mi
State: MA
Asphalt

Bridge of Flowers
0.1 mi
State: MA
Concrete

Canalside Rail Trail
3.6 mi
State: MA
Asphalt

Derry Rail Trail
3.6 mi
State: NH
Asphalt

Goffstown Rail Trail
5.5 mi
State: NH
Dirt, Grass, Gravel, Sand

Head's Pond Trail
1.75 mi
State: NH
Gravel

Hooksett Riverwalk Trail
1.4 mi
State: NH
Crushed Stone, Dirt

Jonathan Daniels Trail
0.9 mi
State: NH
Crushed Stone

Keene Industrial Heritage Trail

1 mi
State: NH
Asphalt

Londonderry Rail Trail
4.6 mi
State: NH
Asphalt

Manhan Rail Trail
9.5 mi
State: MA
Asphalt

Mascoma River Greenway
2.78 mi
State: NH
Asphalt, Gravel

Mass Central Rail Trail
64 mi
State: MA
Asphalt, Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Merrimack River Greenway Trail
0.33 mi
State: NH
Asphalt

Mine Falls Park Trails
9.7 mi
State: NH
Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass

Monadnock Recreational Rail Trail
7.5 mi
State: NH
Asphalt, Gravel

Nashua River Rail Trail
12.4 mi
State: MA, NH
Asphalt

New Boston Rail Trail
3.9 mi
State: NH
Dirt

Northern Rail Trail
59 mi
State: NH
Cinder, Crushed Stone
Accordion

Piscataquog Trail
2.1 mi
State: NH
Asphalt

Roland Bergeron Bike Path
6 mi
State: NH
Asphalt

West River Trail (Windham County)
16.1 mi
State: VT
Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel, Sand

Windham Rail Trail
4.3 mi
State: NH
Asphalt

Ashburnham Rail Trail
1.3 mi
State: MA
Dirt, Gravel

Ashuelot Recreational Rail Trail
21.4 mi
State: NH
Asphalt, Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Bobby Woodman Rail Trail
1.7 mi
State: NH
Dirt, Gravel

Cheshire Rail Trail (Cheshire Branch Rail Trail)
42.4 mi
State: NH
Asphalt, Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Gravel, Sand

Common Pathway
5.5 mi
State: NH
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Fort Hill Recreational Rail Trail
7 mi
State: NH
Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Gravel, Sand

Harrisville and Hancock Rail Trails
6.1 mi
State: NH
Dirt

Heritage Trail (NH)
0.9 mi
State: NH
Asphalt

Lye Brook Falls Trail
2.2 mi
State: VT
Gravel

Mason Railroad Trail
6.7 mi
State: NH
Ballast, Gravel, Sand

North Central Pathway
11.2 mi
State: MA
Asphalt

Old Railroad Trail (NH)
2.7 mi
State: NH
Dirt

Potanipo Rail Trail (NH)
2.7 mi
State: NH
Crushed Stone, Gravel

Rockingham Recreational Rail Trail (Portsmouth Branch)
28 mi
State: NH
Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel, Sand

Rocky Hill Trail

0.9 mi
State: MA
Asphalt

South Manchester Rail Trail
1.8 mi
State: NH
Asphalt

Squannacook River Rail Trail
3.7 mi
State: MA
Crushed Stone

Stevens Rail Trail
1.65 mi
State: NH
Crushed Stone, Gravel

Sugar River Trail
9.5 mi
State: NH
Ballast, Gravel, Sand

Toonerville Rail-Trail
3.2 mi
State: VT
Asphalt

Twin Cities Rail Trail
4 mi
State: MA
Asphalt

Winnipesaukee River Trail
4.94 mi
State: NH
Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Brookline Rail Trail
4.5 mi
State: NH
Crushed Stone, Gravel

Concord-Lake Sunapee Rail Trail
5.65 mi
State: NH
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Granite Town Rail-Trail
3 mi
State: NH
Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Grass, Gravel, Sand

Hillsborough Recreational Rail Trail
7.8 mi
State: NH
Crushed Stone, Dirt

Hoot, Toot and Whistle Trail & Riverwalk
2.3 mi
State: VT
Dirt

Valley Trail
9.1 mi
State: VT
Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel

Ware River Rail-Trail
15 mi
State: MA
Ballast, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Appel Way Trail
1.3 mi
State: NH
Asphalt

Catamount Trail - Sections 1 and 2
18.1 mi
State: VT
Dirt

Nashua Heritage Rail-Trail
1.3 mi
State: NH
Asphalt

Bennington Rail Trail
1.65 mi
State: VT
Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel

East Branch Trail (VT)
0.5 mi
State: VT
Gravel

Henniker & Hopkinton Rail Trails
6.7 mi
State: NH
Dirt, Grass, Gravel, Sand

Potanipo Rail Trail
3.4 mi
State: MA, NH
Crushed Stone, Gravel

Potanipo Rail Trail (MA)
1.7 mi
State: MA
Crushed Stone, Gravel

Warner Rail Trail and Bagley Rail Trail
1 mi
State: NH
Crushed Stone, Gravel
Trail Image Trail Name States Length Surface Rating
The Allenstown Rail Trail is an out-and-back trail that leaves from Ferry St., although trail users can continue on to the Hooksett Riverwalk Trail to reach the Hooksett Dog Park. About the...
 NH 0.7 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt
Visitors to the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail will find the full splendor of the scenic Berkshires along a 13.7-mile paved trail. The Ashuwillticook (ash-oo-will-ti-cook) follows MA 8 through the Hoosic...
 MA 13.9 mi Asphalt
The Bridge of Flowers delights the senses of visitors walking among the trees and blossoms on the old trolley bridge spanning the Deerfield River, which connects two communities in northwestern...
 MA 0.1 mi Concrete
The well-maintained Canalside Rail Trail provides users with a variety of trestle bridges, views of waterbirds stalking fish and frogs, and gentle grades that alternate between open sky and forested...
 MA 3.6 mi Asphalt
This exquisitely maintained 3.6-mile paved rail-trail slices through forested areas and wetlands for a wonderful experience in southern New Hampshire. About the Route Starting at the southern...
 NH 3.6 mi Asphalt
The year 2017 marks 20 years since a rails-to-trails project was first mentioned in the Goffstown Master Plan, and thanks to work by the Friends of the Goffstown Rail Trail and support throughout the...
 NH 5.5 mi Dirt, Grass, Gravel, Sand
The Head’s Pond Trail (formerly known as Hooksett Rail Trail) is a 1.9-mile rail-trail that visits two scenic ponds, including the eponymous Head’s Pond, in a woodsy area of Hooksett. The trail’s...
 NH 1.75 mi Gravel
The Hooksett Riverwalk Trail is an out-and-back trail that leaves from the Hooksett Dog Park, although trail users can continue on to the Allenstown Rail Trail to reach Ferry St. About the...
 NH 1.4 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt
Jonathan Daniels Trail travels the length of Ashuelot River Park through Keene. Along the stone-dust trail, you can enjoy the park’s beautiful natural backdrop and flower garden. The trail was named...
 NH 0.9 mi Crushed Stone
The Keene Industrial Trail links the county's Cheshire Rail-Trail in the city of Keene. The paved path is a 1-mile segment through downtown Keene, which passes among some of the city's old mill...
 NH 1 mi Asphalt
The Londonderry Rail Trail runs for 4.6 miles between Harvey and Rockingham Road. The smooth paved trail offers a pleasant and tranquil adventure for trail users along an old Manchester and Lawrence...
 NH 4.6 mi Asphalt
The Manhan Rail Trail, well integrated into the local communities it serves, offers a pleasant ride or stroll. It conveniently weaves together parks, community points of interest, neighborhoods, and...
 MA 9.5 mi Asphalt
The Mascoma River Greenway is a planned 4-mile rail-trail through the heart of Lebanon. The paved, multiuse trail is currently 2.78 miles, offering a pleasant opportunity for both recreation and...
 NH 2.78 mi Asphalt, Gravel
The Massachusetts Central Railroad was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938, but the 104-mile corridor is being reborn as a cross-state rail trail. The Mass Central Rail Trail runs for 64 miles between...
 MA 64 mi Asphalt, Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
The Merrimack River Greenway Trail (MRGT) will stretch from Boscawen southward through Concord to Pembroke, offering scenic views of the Merrimack River, the city and the surrounding landscapes. The...
 NH 0.33 mi Asphalt
Mine Falls Park in Nashua is a 300-acre-plus urban park with a network of approximately 9.7 miles of a variety of trail types. This forested park offers an extraordinary nature experience in the heart...
 NH 9.7 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass
The Monadnock Recreational Rail Trail is a great example of a repurposed rail route that provides safe commuting opportunities while also allowing trail users to escape into forest environments for...
 NH 7.5 mi Asphalt, Gravel
The Nashua River Rail Trail stretches from southern Nashua, New Hampshire, to downtown Ayer, Massachusetts, connecting to the towns of Pepperell and Groton. The trail is built on the former rail...
 MA, NH 12.4 mi Asphalt
The New Boston Rail Trail follows the former railroad corridor of the same name for 3.9 miles through densely wooded areas in the town of New Boston. The railroad was in operation from 1893 to 1931,...
 NH 3.9 mi Dirt
The Northern Rail Trail is New Hampshire’s longest rail-trail conversion, spanning 59 meticulously maintained miles, weaving along corn and hay fields, lakes, wetlands, and numerous historic sites,...
 NH 59 mi Cinder, Crushed Stone
Accordion
The Piscataquog Trail, though only about 2 miles long, provides a vital off-road link between the communities on the western side of the Merrimack River (the West Side of Manchester) to several parks...
 NH 2.1 mi Asphalt
The Roland Bergeron Bike Path runs about 6 miles alongside nearly the entirety of Albuquerque Avenue in Litchfield, NH. Completed in 2010, the 8-ft wide asphalt path averages about 5 yards in from...
 NH 6 mi Asphalt
The West River Railroad, which once followed its namesake river for 36 miles, began passenger service in the late 1800s as a way to trim the two-day voyage between Brattleboro and South Londonderry to...
 VT 16.1 mi Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel, Sand
The Windham Rail Trail passes through the woodsy periphery of Windham in southern New Hampshire, but it sits in the heart of the future cross-state Granite State Rail Trail. The trail is 4.3 miles...
 NH 4.3 mi Asphalt
More than a mile of the Ashburnham Rail Trail opened in 2015 from a point just south of Ashburnham's center to Turnpike Road. The rustic route, planned to be paved in the future, offers a...
 MA 1.3 mi Dirt, Gravel
Closure Notice: Due to flooding, the Ashuelot Recreational Rail Trail is closed from Pine Street to Sawyer's Crossing Road in Swanzey. Please see NH State Parks for more up-to-date information. The...
 NH 21.4 mi Asphalt, Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt
The Bobby Woodman Rail Trail, a hard-packed dirt and gravel pathway, begins off a quiet street at the southern end of Claremont and quickly dives under pleasant tree cover. After about a half mile,...
 NH 1.7 mi Dirt, Gravel
The Cheshire Rail Trail connects Fitzwilliam, Troy, Keene, Westmoreland and Walpole. The 42.4-mile trail has a mostly gravel and dirt surface. The rail-trail plays host to a variety of uses,...
 NH 42.4 mi Asphalt, Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Gravel, Sand
The Common Pathway travels 5.5 miles from the outskirts of Peterborough south to downtown’s Noone Falls area, paralleling US 202 and the Contoocook River for most of its journey. The small town of...
 NH 5.5 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
Built in the 1910s by the Boston and Maine Railroad (B&M) as part of the Connecticut River Division Main Line, the route introduced daily service to the B&M Fort Hill Branch in the early 1920s to meet...
 NH 7 mi Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Gravel, Sand
Harrisville and Hancock Rail Trails run for 6 miles between the outskirts of Harrisville and Hancock in rural New Hampshire. The former railroad bed is located on lands conserved by the Harris Center...
 NH 6.1 mi Dirt
The Heritage Trail is managed by the state of New Hampshire to provide access to recreational and historical attractions across the state. Eventually, the north-south route along the former Boston and...
 NH 0.9 mi Asphalt
The heavily wooded Lye Brook Falls Trail runs for 2 miles through the Lye Brook Wilderness of the Green Mountain National Forest near Manchester. The blue-blazed hiking trail follows the bed of a...
 VT 2.2 mi Gravel
The Mason Railroad Trail runs for nearly 7 miles from near the New Hampshire–Massachusetts border (nr. Townsend, MA) to Greenville, NH. The trail follows a heavily wooded corridor through Russell...
 NH 6.7 mi Ballast, Gravel, Sand
The North Central Pathway is envisioned as a trail network connecting points of interest through and between Winchendon and Gardner. Several completed sections of trail make for a lovely ride or walk...
 MA 11.2 mi Asphalt
The Old Railroad, as its name suggests, is a multi-use trail that occupies a former Boston & Maine Railroad corridor. The trail picks up at the northern trailhead of the Common Pathway, a paved...
 NH 2.7 mi Dirt
Following the Nissitissit River through the woods, the Potanipo Rail Trail offers beautiful river views and launch sites for canoes or kayaks. Composed of two segments, the multi-use path is roughly...
 NH 2.7 mi Crushed Stone, Gravel
The Rockingham Recreational Rail Trail brings at least two superlatives to mind: it’s one of New Hampshire’s longest rail trails at just more than 28 miles, and it runs from Manchester, the state’s...
 NH 28 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel, Sand
The Rocky Hill Trail weaves through the tranquil greenery of the Burts Bog Greenway Conservation Area in Northampton, Hampshire County. The 121-acre peat bog is an ecologically sensitive site that's...
 MA 0.9 mi Asphalt
The South Manchester Rail Trail is a developing bike/pedestrian path that currently runs through the City of Manchester's southeast neighborhoods to the border with the Town of Londonderry. The...
 NH 1.8 mi Asphalt
The Squannacook River Rail Trail is 3.7 miles long, from Depot St in the center of Townsend, MA, to the Bertozzi Wildlife Management Area in Groton, MA. The trail occupies the Greenville Branch of the...
 MA 3.7 mi Crushed Stone
The Stevens Rail Trail is part of the Concord-Lake Sunapee Rail Trail, which follows the historic Concord-Claremont Railroad corridor. Located about a dozen miles west of Concord, the Stevens Rail...
 NH 1.65 mi Crushed Stone, Gravel
The Sugar River Trail runs for 9.5 miles between Claremont and Newport along the old Sugar River Railroad corridor. The 9.5-mile trail crosses its namesake river seven times—twice on covered...
 NH 9.5 mi Ballast, Gravel, Sand
The Toonerville Rail-Trail shadows the Black River for most of its 3.2-mile length in eastern Springfield to the border with New Hampshire across the Connecticut River. The route originally carried an...
 VT 3.2 mi Asphalt
The Twin Cities Rail Trail is a 4-mile multi-use trail that connects downtown Fitchburg and downtown Leominster, offering a variety of recreational opportunities and providing an alternative...
 MA 4 mi Asphalt
The Winnipesaukee River Trail runs for nearly 5 miles between the towns of Franklin and Tilton, nestled in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. About the Route The Winnipesaukee River Trail...
 NH 4.94 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
The Brookline Rail Trail winds through the New Hampshire woods and passes by several small bodies of water, including the Potanipo Pond. The rail-trail has two segments, known as the Brookline Rail...
 NH 4.5 mi Crushed Stone, Gravel
Following the historic Concord-Claremont Railroad corridor, the Concord–Lake Sunapee Rail Trail will eventually connect communities from Concord to the southern point of Lake Sunapee via a multiuse...
 NH 5.65 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
The Granite Town Rail-Trail runs for 3 miles in Milford, New Hampshire. Portions of the route are unpaved and surfaced with sand, gravel, and/or dirt, while short concrete sections can be found along...
 NH 3 mi Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Grass, Gravel, Sand
Hillsborough Recreational Rail Trail connects three communities in south-central New Hampshire: Hillsborough, Deering, and Bennington. The unpaved trail winds along the Contoocook River through rural...
 NH 7.8 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt
Although short, the Hoot, Toot and Whistle Trail provides an enjoyable journey through peaceful woodlands on Wilmington's west end. As you might guess, the rail-trail gets its name from the former...
 VT 2.3 mi Dirt
The scenic Valley Trail spans 9 miles connecting Dover and Wilmington in southern Vermont along the Green Mountain National Forest. It provides a critical off-road pathway for bypassing State Route...
 VT 9.1 mi Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel
The Ware River Rail-Trail is an unpaved 15-mile rail-trail that stretches between Barre and Baldwinville, running through Hubbardston and Templeton along the way.  Following along the Burnshirt...
 MA 15 mi Ballast, Dirt, Grass, Gravel
Appel Way Trail offers a paved route of about a mile through woodlands on the north end of Keene. Most notably, it offers a connection between Wheelock Park on the trail's west end and Ashuelot River...
 NH 1.3 mi Asphalt
The Catamount Trail offers 300 miles of backcountry skiing stretching across Vermont, from the Readsboro on the Massachusetts border, to North Troy near Canada. The trails are popular for winter...
 VT 18.1 mi Dirt
The Nashua Heritage Rail Trail begins adjacent to City Hall on Main Street in downtown Nashua. It is a short trail that takes you through one of the first neighborhoods that was planned and built in...
 NH 1.3 mi Asphalt
Running between downtown Bennington and the Northside Drive neighborhoods, the Bennington Rail Trail provides new opportunities for both recreation and active transportation. Following a former...
 VT 1.65 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel
The East Branch Trail is a 0.5-mile ungroomed, backcountry pathway built on a former logging railroad bed in southern Vermont's Windham County. The remote, heavily wooded trail lies just north of the...
 VT 0.5 mi Gravel
The Henniker Rail Trail is an unpaved single-track path that follows a former rail corridor for 2.3 miles. The rail-trail picks up east of the former passenger station. Situated south of the Town of...
 NH 6.7 mi Dirt, Grass, Gravel, Sand
The Potanipo Rail Trail is composed of three segments across New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Running through the woods along a former a rail corridor, the trail parallels the Nissitissit River for a...
 MA, NH 3.4 mi Crushed Stone, Gravel
Paralleling the Nissitissit River as it runs through the woods, the Potanipo Rail Trail heads south towards Pepperell from the New Hampshire-Massachusetts state border. The Massachusetts section of...
 MA 1.7 mi Crushed Stone, Gravel
The Warner Rail Trail and the Bagley Field Rail Trail are part of the Concord-Lake Sunapee Rail Trail, an eventual 34-mile rail-trail connecting Lake Sunapee and Concord, New Hampshire's state...
 NH 1 mi Crushed Stone, Gravel

Recent Trail Reviews

Ashuwillticook Rail Trail

Top Notch Trail

August, 2026 by trylondm

Biked end to end on a beautiful summer day. An absolutely beautiful paved trail with lots of water features to see - lakes to the south, river further north, and views of the mountains. Nice trailside pub in Adams and other eateries, including ice cream. Well-loved, with lots of walkers and skaters, as well as riders. Benches and picnic tables aplenty. One of the best trails I've had the privilege to ride. The only way it could possibly be better is if it was longer.

Correction to someone else's review: trail goes gently downhill south to north (not north to south) from Cheshire to Adams.

read more …

Northern Rail Trail

Could Use More Investment

August, 2026 by trylondm

I was involved with the development of this trail so my review is somewhat biased. The eastern half in Merrimack County (Danbury to Boscawen) is in beautiful shape (due to federal financing) with a nice stone dust surface. The western half (Grafton to Lebanon) is much more scenic but was done mostly by volunteers with some local funding so has a highly variable surface, great in areas and poor in others.

Highlights include the trail in Lebanon as it crisscrosses the Mascoma River, in Enfield where it runs several miles alongside Lake Mascoma and downtown, and all of Merrimack County thanks to its trail surface.

I dearly wanted to give it a 5-star rating but had to admit that it was a bit of a slog going through the central (and high point) towns of Grafton and Orange. Wish the state of New Hampshire would put some resources into this trail, which would truly make it a premiere destination and top-rated trail.

read more …

Nashua River Rail Trail

Still a 5 Star Trail

August, 2026 by trylondm

Yes, the comments about all the root heaves along the paved trail are true, but otherwise a very attractive ride. The TrailLink description is very accurate. Might be special in foliage season.

read more …
Accordion

Catamount Trail - Sections 1 and 2

Catamount Trail Section 2

August, 2026 by awrootbeer

If you are a dedicated mountain biker than this would be a 5 star. Don't do this trail if you don't have a mountain bike or those fat tires. I was on a mountain bike, and my son had a regular bike. The beginning of the trail is easy and lovely. Once you connect with the trail (beautiful water views) the trail becomes mostly rock with some sand. Passed 1.8 miles the trail is impassable with our bikes. Somehow we made it out and back without falls or bike damage. I have biked other ski trails that were more compacted sand and dirt with some rock. This is not that kind of trail.

read more …

Sugar River Trail

Easy bike ride & beautiful nature

August, 2026 by sandal.brownell

We rode mountain bikes from Claremont to Newport. Nice easy ride. Only met a few others on the trail. We saw a blue heron, 2 hawks, blue jays, and beautiful mushrooms. There were spots on the trail that had a good bit of gnats. The covered bridges are wonderful.

read more …

Ashuwillticook Rail Trail

Well maintained trail with great views

August, 2026 by sebastianmhill

Awesome trail. Smooth surface and great views. Also lots of different places you can join the trail. We started a little further north to skip the more industrial part of the trail.

read more …

Londonderry Rail Trail

Good piece to larger network

August, 2026 by dh7yh9mwbz

I have ridden the Methuen/Salem/Windham/Derry links of this former rail line and today did this section. It is flat, nicely paved with good parking options, traveling through some suburban and commercial stretches, a few wooded areas, even past a former reservoir but is mostly uninteresting. However, when the missing pieces are connected, and the embarrassingly poor Salem section is finally paved it will be great to travel all the way from the Lawrence, MA line to at least Manchester airport and then hopefully on to Lebanon some day.

read more …

Mass Central Rail Trail

Hadley to EastHampton- Norwottuck Rail Trail

August, 2026 by jlwinetrout

Beautiful 1st ride on the Norwottuck Rail Trail. We parked at the Marshalls in Hadley (trail starts right behind the building) and road a little over 10 miles into EastHampton and back. It was a very easy ride (my 1st ride of this length) on asphalt.

read more …

Ashuelot Recreational Rail Trail

Rough ride

July, 2026 by mroschella

Trail lacked any evidence of maintenance. Rode from Hinsdale to Winchester.

read more …

Nashua River Rail Trail

Nice but bumpy

July, 2026 by ellenkillam

I haven't been on this trail for a few years so was disappointed to find there is still an issue with bumps from tree roots and small sink holes. I did not do the entire trail because of this. It is too bad because it is a nice trail.

read more …

Manhan Rail Trail

Difficult to find the trailhead from Northampton but once you do....

July, 2026 by janieo

The Northampton part, which is reallly the NORWATTUCK RAIL TRAIL is really 2 stars bc it's so confusing. Needs fundraising and signage. But the rest, Manhan Rail Trail, is really nice. 5 stars. We took photos to illustrate but I unfortunately deleted them by accident.

We had stayed at the Hotel Northampton & nobody could tell us for certain how to find the trail other than to mention the railroad tracks. We found a paved path by the tracks & headed left. We passed a stone that said <- BOS/NHV --> and that's all. (Couldn't imagine how Boston could be to the left or straight ahead.) Within about 20 minutes, that path ended by some really rundown stores. On an aerial Google map, it reads as NORWATTUCK RAIL TRAIL (& shows it as a hiking &rail trail on the east side of the railroad tracks) but there is no signage anywhere to guide you. So when we got to the end, we turned around & headed in the other direction (south). THIS NORWSTTUCK TRAIL definitely needs some help. (Or maybe some day to be extended.)

Back to where we started out & this time heading in the other direction the trail actually becomes nice & very well marked. It seems to become the NEWHAVEN AND NORTH CANAL RAIL TRAIL (BUT there are no signs to this effect).

Where you meet the MANHAN RAIL TRAIL the signage is very clear, even as you are going through a village center or crossing a street or road, & the trail is very nice. You're following the reservoir & get some nice riding in.

We just kept going until we reached Easthampton. There you can even pick up trail maps! Ride on, and by the Municipal Bldg there's a nice park & large pond where you can see Mt. Tom behind it. Lovely, relaxing, scenic.

Then the ride back to Northampton but this time we knew the trail well & just enjoyed it.

North of Ferry St., at Lower Mill Pond, the Manhan Trail branches off and follows the river, eventually reaching the Connecticut River & Mt. Tom State Reservation. Should be a lovely ride! (You can also turn off here when you're riding south from Northampton.

read more …

Harrisville and Hancock Rail Trails

Not for everyone!

July, 2026 by ktrenaud

2.5 stars. Entered the trail a the far western end on Hancock Rd. near Skatutakee Lake. Biked eastward for several miles. Mixed surface (dirt, cinder, sand & forest floor). This trail is rough and best suited for fat-tire or full-suspension mountain bikes. You could do it with a gravel bike but be ready for a very bumpy ride. Partially buried track ties and roots cover roughly over a 3rd of this segment of the trail. The swamps and brook are absolutely beautiful. There are a few benches for a peaceful stop. The trail has a gentle decline most of the way so be prepared for the uphill on the return trip. Mostly shaded so sunscreen isn't needed but bug spray might be a good idea if stopping for prolonged periods. The bridges are beautiful & well maintained. The signage is discreet & informative. This is a wonderful all season trail that I plan to return to in foliage season. It has a lot of potential but in its current condition it has a LONG way to go to become a destination that will attract tourists & generate $$$ for the local economy.

read more …
View more reviewsView fewer reviews

Find Nearby City trails

Alton, NH
Amherst, NH
Atkinson, NH
Auburn, NH
Barnstead, NH
Barrington, NH
Bedford, NH
Belmont, NH
Berlin, NH
Brookline, NH
Candia, NH
Charlestown, NH
Chester, NH
Claremont, NH
Concord, NH
Conway, NH
Accordion
Danville, NH
Derry, NH
Dover, NH
Durham, NH
Enfield, NH
Epping, NH
Epsom, NH
Exeter, NH
Farmington, NH
Franklin, NH
Gilford, NH
Goffstown, NH
Hampstead, NH
Hampton, NH
Hanover, NH
Haverhill, NH
Henniker, NH
Hillsborough, NH
Hollis, NH
Hooksett, NH
Hopkinton, NH
Hudson, NH
Jaffrey, NH
Keene, NH
Kingston, NH
Laconia, NH
Lebanon, NH
Lee, NH
Litchfield, NH
Littleton, NH
Londonderry, NH
Loudon, NH
Manchester, NH
Meredith, NH
Merrimack, NH
Milford, NH
Milton, NH
Moultonborough, NH
Nashua, NH
New Boston, NH
New Ipswich, NH
New London, NH
Newmarket, NH
Newport, NH
Newton, NH
North Hampton, NH
Northfield, NH
Ossipee, NH
Pelham, NH
Pembroke, NH
Peterborough, NH
Pittsfield, NH
Plaistow, NH
Plymouth, NH
Portsmouth, NH
Raymond, NH
Rindge, NH
Rochester, NH
Rye, NH
Salem, NH
Sandown, NH
Seabrook, NH
Somersworth, NH
Stratham, NH
Swanzey, NH
Wakefield, NH
Weare, NH
Windham, NH
Wolfeboro, NH

Register for free!

Register for free with TrailLink today!

We're a non-profit all about helping you enjoy the outdoors
  • View over 40,000 miles of trail maps
  • Share your trail photos
  • Save your own favorite trails
  • Learn about new trails near you
  • Leave reviews for trails
  • Add new and edit existing trails
Register Now

Get the Free TrailLink App

The trail is always better with TrailLink

Scan the QR code to get TrailLink on your phone

Explore by City

New York, NY
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
Houston, TX
Philadelphia, PA
Phoenix, AZ
San Diego, CA
Dallas, TX
San Antonio, TX
Detroit, MI
San Jose, CA
San Francisco, CA
Jacksonville, FL
Columbus, OH
Austin, TX
Baltimore, MD
Memphis, TN
Milwaukee, WI
Boston, MA
Washington, DC
Seattle, WA
Denver, CO
Charlotte, NC
Fort Worth, TX
Portland, OR
Oklahoma City, OK
Tucson, AZ
New Orleans, LA
Las Vegas, NV
Cleveland, OH
Long Beach, CA
Albuquerque, NM
Kansas City, MO
Fresno, CA
Virginia Beach, VA
Atlanta, GA
Sacramento, CA
Oakland, CA
Tulsa, OK
Omaha, NE
Minneapolis, MN
Honolulu, HI
Miami, FL
Colorado Springs, CO
Saint Louis, MO
Wichita, KS
Santa Ana, CA
Pittsburgh, PA
Arlington, TX
Cincinnati, OH
Anaheim, CA
Toledo, OH
Tampa, FL
Buffalo, NY
Saint Paul, MN
Raleigh, NC
Lexington-Fayette, KY
Anchorage, AK
Louisville, KY
Riverside, CA
Saint Petersburg, FL
Bakersfield, CA
Birmingham, AL
Norfolk, VA
Baton Rouge, LA
Lincoln, NE
Greensboro, NC
Plano, TX
Rochester, NY
Akron, OH
Madison, WI
Fort Wayne, IN
Scottsdale, AZ
Montgomery, AL
Mobile, AL
Des Moines, IA
Grand Rapids, MI
Richmond, VA
Yonkers, NY
Spokane, WA
Tacoma, WA
Irving, TX
Huntington Beach, CA
Durham, NC
Boise, ID
Cheyenne, WY
Sioux Falls, SD
Bismarck, ND
Salt Lake City, UT
Fayetteville, AR
Hattiesburg, MI
Missoula, MT
Columbia, SC
Petersburg, WV
Wilmington, DE
Providence, RI
Hartford, CT
Burlington, VT
Manchester, NH
Portland, ME

Explore by City

New York, NY
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
Houston, TX
Philadelphia, PA
Phoenix, AZ
San Diego, CA
Dallas, TX
San Antonio, TX
Detroit, MI
San Jose, CA
San Francisco, CA
Jacksonville, FL
Columbus, OH
Austin, TX
Baltimore, MD
Memphis, TN
Milwaukee, WI
Boston, MA
Washington, DC
Seattle, WA
Denver, CO
Charlotte, NC
Fort Worth, TX
Portland, OR
Oklahoma City, OK
Tucson, AZ
New Orleans, LA
Las Vegas, NV
Cleveland, OH
Long Beach, CA
Albuquerque, NM
Kansas City, MO
Fresno, CA
Virginia Beach, VA
Atlanta, GA
Sacramento, CA
Oakland, CA
Tulsa, OK
Omaha, NE
Minneapolis, MN
Honolulu, HI
Miami, FL
Colorado Springs, CO
Saint Louis, MO
Wichita, KS
Santa Ana, CA
Pittsburgh, PA
Arlington, TX
Cincinnati, OH
Anaheim, CA
Toledo, OH
Tampa, FL
Buffalo, NY
Saint Paul, MN
Raleigh, NC
Lexington-Fayette, KY
Anchorage, AK
Louisville, KY
Riverside, CA
Saint Petersburg, FL
Bakersfield, CA
Birmingham, AL
Norfolk, VA
Baton Rouge, LA
Lincoln, NE
Greensboro, NC
Plano, TX
Rochester, NY
Akron, OH
Madison, WI
Fort Wayne, IN
Scottsdale, AZ
Montgomery, AL
Mobile, AL
Des Moines, IA
Grand Rapids, MI
Richmond, VA
Yonkers, NY
Spokane, WA
Tacoma, WA
Irving, TX
Huntington Beach, CA
Durham, NC
Boise, ID
Cheyenne, WY
Sioux Falls, SD
Bismarck, ND
Salt Lake City, UT
Fayetteville, AR
Hattiesburg, MI
Missoula, MT
Columbia, SC
Petersburg, WV
Wilmington, DE
Providence, RI
Hartford, CT
Burlington, VT
Manchester, NH
Portland, ME

Explore by Activity

ATV
Bike
Birding
Cross Country Skiing
Dog Walking
Fishing
Geocaching
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Inline Skating
Mountain Biking
Running
Snowmobiling
Walking
Wheelchair Accessible

Explore by Activity

ATV
Bike
Birding
Cross Country Skiing
Dog Walking
Fishing
Geocaching
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Inline Skating
Mountain Biking
Running
Snowmobiling
Walking
Wheelchair Accessible

Log in to your account to:

  • View trail paths on the map
  • Save trails to your account
  • Add trails, edit descriptions
  • Share photos
  • Add reviews

Log in with Google

Log in with Apple

OR

Register for free!

Join TrailLink (a non-profit) to view more than 40,000 miles of trail maps and more!

Register with Google

Register with Apple

OR

Your account has been deleted.