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Allenstown Rail Trail

0.7 mi

State: NH

Crushed Stone, Dirt

Black Pond Trail

0.8 mi

State: NH

Dirt

Franconia Notch Recreation Path

8.7 mi

State: NH

Asphalt

Guinea and Flat Mountain Pond Trails

11.5 mi

State: NH

Ballast, Dirt, Grass

Head's Pond Trail

1.75 mi

State: NH

Gravel

Hooksett Riverwalk Trail

1.4 mi

State: NH

Crushed Stone, Dirt

Lake Winnisquam Scenic Trail

1.58 mi

State: NH

Asphalt

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail

94.3 mi

State: VT

Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook

0.6 mi

State: NH

Boardwalk, Crushed Stone

Lincoln Woods Trail

2.7 mi

State: NH

Ballast

Littleton Riverwalk

0.5 mi

State: NH

Asphalt

Mascoma River Greenway

2.78 mi

State: NH

Asphalt, Gravel

Merrimack River Greenway Trail

0.33 mi

State: NH

Asphalt

Millstone Hill West Bike Path

2.4 mi

State: VT

Asphalt, Ballast

Mountain Division Trail

9.59 mi

State: ME

Asphalt, Gravel

North Conway Recreation Path

2.9 mi

State: NH

Asphalt, Boardwalk

Northern Rail Trail

59 mi

State: NH

Cinder, Crushed Stone

Presidential Rail Trail

19.2 mi

State: NH

Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel, Sand

Sawyer River Trail / Sawyer River Road

7.5 mi

State: NH

Ballast, Dirt, Grass, Sand

Blackmount Rail Trail

5 mi

State: NH

Cinder, Gravel, Woodchips

Accordion

Bobby Woodman Rail Trail

1.7 mi

State: NH

Dirt, Gravel

Conway Branch

21 mi

State: NH

Ballast, Gravel

Cotton Valley Rail Trail

12 mi

State: NH

Gravel

Cross Vermont Trail (Montpelier & Wells River Trail)

22.9 mi

State: VT

Ballast, Dirt, Gravel, Sand

Sanford-Springvale Rail Trail

5.9 mi

State: ME

Gravel

Stevens Rail Trail

1.65 mi

State: NH

Crushed Stone, Gravel

Sugar River Trail

9.5 mi

State: NH

Ballast, Gravel, Sand

WOW Trail

2.7 mi

State: NH

Asphalt

Warren to East Haverhill Railroad Grade Trail

10.8 mi

State: NH

Dirt

Winnipesaukee River Trail

4.94 mi

State: NH

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Ammonoosuc Rail Trail

23.46 mi

State: NH

Ballast, Dirt, Gravel, Sand

Concord-Lake Sunapee Rail Trail

5.65 mi

State: NH

Asphalt, Boardwalk, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Cross Vermont Trail

87.4 mi

State: VT

Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Farmington Recreational Rail-Trail

6 mi

State: NH

Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Gravel, Sand

Hillsborough Recreational Rail Trail

7.8 mi

State: NH

Crushed Stone, Dirt

Village Spur Rail Trail

2.1 mi

State: NH

Asphalt, Dirt, Grass

Trestle Trail (NH)

1 mi

State: NH

Dirt

Franconia Brook Trail

7.2 mi

State: NH

Ballast

Henniker & Hopkinton Rail Trails

6.7 mi

State: NH

Dirt, Grass, Gravel, Sand

Nanamocomuck Trail

12 mi

State: NH

Ballast

Oliverian Brook Trail

3.5 mi

State: NH

Dirt

Profile Recreational Rail Trail

2.3 mi

State: NH

Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel, Sand

Rocky Branch Trail (NH)

9 mi

State: NH

Dirt, Gravel

Warner Rail Trail and Bagley Rail Trail

1 mi

State: NH

Crushed Stone, Gravel

Wild River Trail

15 mi

State: NH

Dirt, Gravel

Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	Allenstown Rail Trail 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	1 reviews
	Black Pond Trail The Black Pond Trail itself is inaccessible by car, but when combined with the Lincoln Woods Trail which has available parking. Together, the trails offer scenic mountain views, a beautiful waterfall...	NH	0.8 mi	Dirt	1 reviews
	Franconia Notch Recreation Path Note: Fees are charged at Flume Gorge, Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway, and Echo Lake Beach. Bike rentals and shuttles are available at the Tramway. The Franconia Notch Recreation Path runs the...	NH	8.7 mi	Asphalt	23 reviews
	Guinea and Flat Mountain Pond Trails 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...	NH	11.5 mi	Ballast, Dirt, Grass	2 reviews
	Head's Pond Trail 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	5 reviews
	Hooksett Riverwalk Trail 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	1 reviews
	Lake Winnisquam Scenic Trail Lake Winnisquam is New Hampshire’s fourth largest lake, and taking the Lake Winnisquam Scenic Trail is one of the best ways to experience it. Meaning “pleasant waters,” Lake Winnisquam provides...	NH	1.58 mi	Asphalt	6 reviews
	Lamoille Valley Rail Trail Closure Notice: Portions of the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail (LVRT) are closed due to flood damage. Please refer to the Vermont Rail Trail System website for more details. The Lamoille Valley Rail...	VT	94.3 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel	51 reviews
	Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook The Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook is an ADA compliant nature trail that offers views of wetlands, forests, and wildlife. Located in the Town of Meredith, this trail connects the village...	NH	0.6 mi	Boardwalk, Crushed Stone	1 reviews
	Lincoln Woods Trail The Lincoln Woods Trail runs for 2.6 miles along the east branch of the Pemigewasset River. About the Route Although short, trail users can combine the Lincoln Woods Trail with other trails that...	NH	2.7 mi	Ballast	3 reviews
	Littleton Riverwalk If you find yourself exploring the town of Littleton, New Hampshire, do yourself a favor and hit the riverwalk. Though only half a mile long, the riverside walkway is beloved by tourists coming to see...	NH	0.5 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
	Mascoma River Greenway 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	3 reviews
	Merrimack River Greenway Trail 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	1 reviews
	Millstone Hill West Bike Path The Millstone Hill West Bike Path connects the charming communities of Graniteville and Websterville in central Vermont. The trail is part of the Central Vermont Path, a proposed trail network to...	VT	2.4 mi	Asphalt, Ballast	2 reviews
	Mountain Division Trail The Mountain Division Trail exists as two separate segments of what will eventually be a more than 50-mile-long trail from Fryeburg to Portland. The northern section runs for nearly 4 miles through...	ME	9.59 mi	Asphalt, Gravel	27 reviews
	North Conway Recreation Path The North Conway Recreation Path (aka the Mt Washington Valley Recreational Path or MWV Rec Path) opened in July 2023. Extending 2.9 miles between Cranmore Mountain Resort and Hemlock Lane in the...	NH	2.9 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk	3 reviews
	Northern Rail Trail 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	76 reviews
	Presidential Rail Trail Skirting the northern edge of the White Mountains’ Presidential Range, the Presidential Rail Trail offers over 19 miles of stunning views of mountain peaks and their surrounding nature. Some portions...	NH	19.2 mi	Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel, Sand	34 reviews
	Sawyer River Trail / Sawyer River Road The Sawyer River Trail/Sawyer River Road lies deep in the forested heart of the 1,200-square-mile White Mountain National Forest. The 7.5-mile route traces an old logging railroad that’s now part...	NH	7.5 mi	Ballast, Dirt, Grass, Sand	3 reviews
	Blackmount Rail Trail The Blackmount Rail Trail leaves from Woodsville in the north. In some places the rails are still present in a parallel line. Heading south to North Haverhill the trails runs along a series of corn...	NH	5 mi	Cinder, Gravel, Woodchips	6 reviews

Accordion

Bobby Woodman Rail Trail 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	3 reviews
Conway Branch 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...	NH	21 mi	Ballast, Gravel	8 reviews
Cotton Valley Rail Trail The Cotton Valley Rail Trail connects the small town of Wakefield, near the Maine border, and the quintessentially quaint New England vacation town of Wolfeboro. In 2017 the towns held a...	NH	12 mi	Gravel	71 reviews
Cross Vermont Trail (Montpelier & Wells River Trail) Locals lovingly describe the Cross Vermont Trail as a patchwork quilt that will ultimately form a 90-mile trail from Lake Champlain in the west to the Connecticut River in the east. A component of the...	VT	22.9 mi	Ballast, Dirt, Gravel, Sand	11 reviews
Sanford-Springvale Rail Trail The Sanford-Springvale Rail Trail runs for 5.9 miles between Sanford and Springvale. The gravel trail traverses the woods on either side of Sanford’s scenic Springvale community as it links a shady...	ME	5.9 mi	Gravel	16 reviews
Stevens Rail Trail 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	3 reviews
Sugar River Trail 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	34 reviews
WOW Trail The WOW Trail is named after the three bodies of water that can be seen from this rail trail: Lake Winnipesaukee, Opechee Bay, and Lake Winnisquam. This picturesque 2.7-mile trail shares a corridor...	NH	2.7 mi	Asphalt	11 reviews
Warren to East Haverhill Railroad Grade Trail Many rail-trails start at a vintage depot, an old caboose, or a rusty locomotive acquired by the local historical society. The Warren to East Haverhill Railroad Grade Trail, however, starts at the...	NH	10.8 mi	Dirt	10 reviews
Winnipesaukee River Trail 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	25 reviews
Ammonoosuc Rail Trail The Ammonoosuc Rail Trail carries its users for 23.46 miles along the scenic river that shares the trail's name. The river itself is a destination for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. The trail passes...	NH	23.46 mi	Ballast, Dirt, Gravel, Sand	48 reviews
Concord-Lake Sunapee Rail Trail 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	2 reviews
Cross Vermont Trail The Cross Vermont Trail (CVT) is a statewide route that links a number of Vermont trails and includes on-road sections. As of January 2016, 87 miles of trail are built and scattered across the state....	VT	87.4 mi	Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	5 reviews
Farmington Recreational Rail-Trail 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...	NH	6 mi	Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Gravel, Sand	12 reviews
Hillsborough Recreational Rail Trail 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	11 reviews
Village Spur Rail Trail The Village Spur Rail Trail begins in downtown Belmont, and stretches from behind the Belmont Mill to the Tioga River on the west side of South Road. Out and back for the entire trail is about four...	NH	2.1 mi	Asphalt, Dirt, Grass	1 reviews
Trestle Trail (NH) The Trestle Trail is hiking trail formed from an old logging railroad in the White Mountains in New Hampshire. There is a surrounding network of nearby hiking trails that trail users can use to make a...	NH	1 mi	Dirt	1 reviews
Franconia Brook Trail The Franconia Brook Trail runs from just north of the confluence of the east branch of the Pemigewasset River and Franconia Branch. Note that bicycling is not permitted along the route. You can...	NH	7.2 mi	Ballast	1 reviews
Henniker & Hopkinton Rail Trails 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	0 reviews
Nanamocomuck Trail 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...	NH	12 mi	Ballast	0 reviews
Oliverian Brook Trail 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...	NH	3.5 mi	Dirt	0 reviews
Profile Recreational Rail Trail Open for a variety of recreational activities, the Profile Trail is a 1.5-mile multi-use natural surface path in the Town of Bethlehem. Running between US Route 3 and US Route 302, the trail runs...	NH	2.3 mi	Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel, Sand	0 reviews
Rocky Branch Trail (NH) Bicycles are permitted only on the first 2.3 miles of the trail, up to the wilderness boundary (marked with signs). Hiking and cross-country skiing only are allowed past this point.	NH	9 mi	Dirt, Gravel	2 reviews
Warner Rail Trail and Bagley Rail Trail 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	0 reviews
Wild River Trail Most of the Wild River Trail falls within the Wild River Wilderness and is off-limits to bikes. At it's southern end, the trail meets the Wildcat River Trail, near Bog Brook. From here, you can bike...	NH	15 mi	Dirt, Gravel	0 reviews

Recent Trail Reviews

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.

Presidential Rail Trail

Biking: mixed use trail, choose carefully

July, 2026 by david666

This trail has two very different parts, and you should choose carefully or you'll be disappointed. Many of the reviews here are for horse riding, including in winter, which requires very different conditions than biking. We biked in summer starting from Jefferson on Mountain Bikes (a trail/hybrid would work as well but not a road bike.)

First part: Jefferson - Gorham: gorgeous, well maintained, nothing but cyclists and some fishermen and hikers. The trail is well marked, well maintained and a real joy. It is varied, going through forests or near/over streams, with many opportunities to freshen up in a swimming hole. 5 stars.

Second part: Goram - Berlin: awful for biking. This is a road, not a trail, with ATVs buzzing up and down on it, covering you in dust, tearing the trail and making the ride very unpleasant, with paddles, cracks and bumps. Except for the occasional excitement of fearing for your life, there's not much there. You'll be biking next to a wide river with no swimming access. 1 star.

Franconia Notch Recreation Path

Great trail, but steep at times

July, 2026 by david666

We started from Echo Lake parking lot, first going north all the way - not that interesting, and pretty steep. Then went south all the way to the end of the trail - much more fun. On the way back you'll have a lot of climbing, but it's pretty moderate and there are plenty of nice stops along the way. For a perfect ending, finish at the lake!

Accordion

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail

What a wonderful trail!

July, 2026 by wayne.ogden

A group of biking friends and I biked the length of the LVRT from Swanton to Saint Johnsbury (June 29-July 1, 2026). We had been hoping to ride the trail for the past several years but put it off due to the severe damage to it from several years of flooding rains. The LVRT experience was well worth the wait. The trail was in great shape. The scenery was spectacular and the communities along the trail seem to fully embrace the trail and the riders it attracts. There are quality lodging and eating options within a few miles of the trail. Organizations like the Lamoille Valley Bike Tours and Vermont's various governmental agencies have done themselves proud in creating, maintaining and promoting this trail. Even the black flies and mosquitos seemed to encourage riders by ignoring us.

My friends and I have ridden quite a few trails over the past 20 years in both Europe and the US and this little 100 mile gem ranks right up there with the best. Thank you to all the private and public individuals and agencies who made this trail a reality. And, a special acknowledgement of the many property abutters who may have been skeptical when this trail was just a proposal but seem to wholeheartedly seem to support the LVRT now!

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail

New Trailhead in Swanton, VT

June, 2026 by vanhuttd

There is a new trailhead with parking for about 20 cars near the west end of the trail (Swanton end) where the trail crosses Robin Hood Dr. better option than the Park & Ride a few blocks away which has fewer parking spots and several trailers stored in the lot.

Northern Rail Trail

Fantastic Trail.

May, 2026 by rwasson

There's another couple of miles of mostly paved trail that goes beyond the parking lot in Lebanon. That's an excellent section of the trail. It took us all the way to Glen Road in West Lebanon.

Hooksett Riverwalk Trail

Gorgeous walk. We made the mistake of bringing our bikes and missed the no bike sign. Woops. Lessons learned. Great walking path with kids and pups.

April, 2026 by blairdufresne2

Gorgeous walk. We made the mistake of bringing our bikes and missed the no bike sign. Woops. Lessons learned. Great walking path with kids and pups.

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail

Trail has enough Snow to Ski and Snowshoe. Must remove Skis and Snowshoe to go through Tunnels and Cross Roads.

January, 2026 by fredmutzek

Trail has enough Snow to Ski and Snowshoe. Must remove Skis and Snowshoe to go through Tunnels and Cross Roads.

Cotton Valley Rail Trail

Caution walk your bike over the train rails!

November, 2025 by mwelch67

Started on the Wakefield side off RT 16. I enjoyed the challenge of the rails still in place. Keeps it fun and challenging! Each crossing had a sign saying to walk your bike over the rails, not sure how so many people fall walking there bikes over the rails. The rails can be challenging when passing oncoming people. I’m not ranking the trail lower for this, but some people would only get a one ¿¿ review ¿ Bring a picnic and enjoy the state park!

Cross Vermont Trail

This Trail has been all redone we started at Ricker pond and went to Kettle pond was so much fun the views were amazing

October, 2025 by jeanine05851

This Trail has been all redone we started at Ricker pond and went to Kettle pond was so much fun the views were amazing

Ammonoosuc Rail Trail

Nice 40 mile RT ride

October, 2025 by mikepamnate

Despite all the bad reviews for this trail we gave it a try and I'm so glad that we did. It was a little rough in some spots but nothing terrible. There are some scenic parts of the trail, a few trestle bridges, and one small tunnel. The river view is breathtaking in many spots. There's a great view where the river bends near a long covered bridge with a little chapel in the background...this time of the year the foliage just added to the beauty.

Sugar River Trail

Just go and do it!

October, 2025 by b24liberatornow

The trail is sandy for approximately the first one and a half miles on the Newport end. So what. If you fall off your bike, it will hurt less. The rest of the trail more than makes up for it. You get to ride across two railroad covered bridges - name another bike trail in New England that has that. There is also a microbrewery backed right up to the trail, and they are open early on Fridays so you can do 3/4 of the out and back ride and then grab a slice and a beer before finishing in Newport. Very scenic - saw several turkeys and a heron in back to back years.

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