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Bethel Pathway

1.7 mi

State: ME

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass

Black Pond Trail

0.8 mi

State: NH

Dirt

Franconia Notch Recreation Path

8.7 mi

State: NH

Asphalt

Guinea Pond and Flat Mountain Trails

11.5 mi

State: NH

Ballast, Dirt, Grass

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

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

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

WOW Trail

2.7 mi

State: NH

Asphalt

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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

Sanford-Springvale Rail Trail

5.9 mi

State: ME

Gravel

West Milan Trail

4.5 mi

State: NH

Gravel

Village Spur Rail Trail

2.1 mi

State: NH

Asphalt, Dirt, Grass

Trestle Trail

1 mi

State: NH

Dirt

Franconia Brook Trail

7.2 mi

State: NH

Ballast

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

York Pond Trail

6.5 mi

State: NH

Dirt

Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	Bethel Pathway The Bethel Pathway is a bucolic pathway open for walking, mountain biking, walking dogs and in the winter, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. The trail begins on Sunset Road as a crushed stone...	ME	1.7 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass	1 reviews
	Black Pond Trail The Black Pond Trail itself is short but it can be linked with other trails that run through the forest in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, just northeast of Lincoln. Specifically, the Black Pond...	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	21 reviews
	Guinea Pond and Flat Mountain 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
	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	47 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
	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 Spanning 59 miles from Lebanon to Boscawen, the Northern Rail Trail is New Hampshire’s longest rail-trail conversion. It weaves through Grafton and Merrimack counties and is less than a 2-hour drive...	NH	59 mi	Cinder, Crushed Stone	73 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	32 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 In Woodsville the trail starts across from the Subway Restaurant across from the the Oceans Job Lot Store and next to the Woodsville Machine Shop and YES Yankee Electrical Supply up and down a short...	NH	5 mi	Cinder, Gravel, Woodchips	6 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	68 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
	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

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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	47 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	4 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
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	15 reviews
West Milan Trail The West Milan Trail follows a portion of the Upper Ammonoosuc River along State Route 110 northwest of Berlin. The mult-use trail is relatively flat and follows a scenic mountain valley...	NH	4.5 mi	Gravel	4 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 The trestle trail is part of a network of rail-trails converted from and old logging railroad in the White Mountains. It is close to the Zealand Trail, the Sugarloaf Trail, and the Hale Brook...	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
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
York Pond Trail The York Pond Trail begins at the Berlin Fish Hatchery (just past the locked gate), going through a notch in the Mountains to the south and west to Bunnell Brook. The trail leads to Willard Notch,...	NH	6.5 mi	Dirt	0 reviews

Recent Trail Reviews

Farmington Recreational Rail-Trail

Good Level Trail

September, 2025 by krslvrtu

Trail is nice and flat, some soft dirt (minimal), and small rocks across bridge. Trail needs a good chain drag, roots cut back, and rake. Otherwise it’s a good dirt trail with lots of shade. Excellent for walking dogs too!

Presidential Rail Trail

Challenging but worth the effort

August, 2025 by luv2bike23

The scenery along the Presidential Trail is varied and spectacular. The views of the Presidential Range are awesome and the Gorham end of the trail is almost as beautiful as it winds along the Moose River through a narrow valley. The trail surface is also varied and it's very bumpy in spots. I found it almost painful to complete the trail on a gravel bike, which is why I only rated it with four stars. A short-travel full-suspension mountain bike is probably ideal for this trail. This was definitely one of the most beautiful rail-trails I've ridden and I can't wait to ride it again during the autumn.

Warren to East Haverhill Railroad Grade Trail

ride the rocket from Warren to East Haverill

August, 2025 by pnelson4

Starting at the rocket site in Warren there was heavy ATV traffic kicking up enough dust to make the bike ride less enjoyable than it would be w/o them. The section from GlenCliff to E.Haverill where ATVs are not allowed is heavily overgrown and could really use a fully groomed makeover. We ride gravel bikes not mountain bikes and bailed out onto Rt 118 partway along due to poor trail conditions. Scenic corridor with untapped potential if given some tender love and care.

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