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Franconia Notch Recreation Path

8.7 mi

State: NH

Asphalt

Guinea Pond and Flat Mountain Trails

11.5 mi

State: NH

Ballast, Dirt, Grass

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail

93 mi

State: VT

Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Lincoln Woods Trail

2.7 mi

State: NH

Ballast

Mascoma River Greenway

2.78 mi

State: NH

Asphalt, Gravel

Millstone Hill West Bike Path

2.4 mi

State: VT

Asphalt, Ballast

Montpelier Recreation Path (Winooski Path)

1.94 mi

State: VT

Asphalt

Northern Rail Trail

57.8 mi

State: NH

Cinder, Crushed Stone

Presidential Rail Trail

18 mi

State: NH

Crushed Stone, Grass, Gravel

Sawyer River Trail / Sawyer River Road

7.5 mi

State: NH

Ballast, Dirt, Grass, Sand

Stowe Recreation Path

5.5 mi

State: VT

Asphalt

Blackmount Rail Trail

5 mi

State: NH

Cinder, Gravel, Woodchips

Conway Branch

21 mi

State: NH

Ballast, Gravel

Cross Vermont Trail (Montpelier & Wells River Trail)

22.9 mi

State: VT

Ballast, Dirt, Gravel, Sand

Warren to East Haverhill Railroad Grade Trail

10.8 mi

State: NH

Dirt

Ammonoosuc Rail Trail

23.46 mi

State: NH

Ballast, Dirt, Gravel, Sand

Cross Vermont Trail

87.4 mi

State: VT

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

South Barre Bike Path

1 mi

State: VT

Asphalt

West Milan Trail

4.5 mi

State: NH

Gravel

Trestle Trail

1 mi

State: NH

Dirt

Accordion

Black Pond Trail

0.8 mi

State: NH

Dirt

Franconia Brook Trail

7.2 mi

State: NH

Ballast

Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook

0.6 mi

State: NH

Boardwalk, Crushed Stone

Littleton Riverwalk

0.5 mi

State: NH

Asphalt

Nanamocomuck Trail

12 mi

State: NH

Ballast

North Conway Recreation Path

2.9 mi

State: NH

Asphalt, Boardwalk

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

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
	Franconia Notch Recreation Path The Franconia Notch Recreation Path runs the length of the Franconia Notch State Park in the White Mountain National Forest. Commonly called the Recreation Path, the 8.7-mile trail visits most of the...	NH	8.7 mi	Asphalt	17 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
	Lamoille Valley Rail Trail Notice: The LVRT is fully open from end to end for winter use. Some areas of the trail that were damaged in December by heavy rain and flooding are noted on the LVRT map on this website as rough....	VT	93 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel	42 reviews
	Lincoln Woods Trail The Lincoln Woods Trail runs for 2.6 miles along the east branch of the Pemigewasset River. You can combine the trail with other trails that run through the forest in the White Mountains of New...	NH	2.7 mi	Ballast	3 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	2 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
	Montpelier Recreation Path (Winooski Path) The Montpelier Recreation Path, which follows the Winooski River in downtown Montpelier, is currently divided into two paved pathways: Winooski West and Winooski East on either side of Main Street....	VT	1.94 mi	Asphalt	2 reviews
	Northern Rail Trail Overview Spanning nearly 58 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...	NH	57.8 mi	Cinder, Crushed Stone	69 reviews
	Presidential Rail Trail Located in the Presidential Range in the White Mountains, the Presidential Rail Trail is a scenic and pleasant route, providing an alternative view of Mount Washington and the surrounding area. The...	NH	18 mi	Crushed Stone, Grass, Gravel	28 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
	Stowe Recreation Path The Stowe Recreation Path encapsulates the best parts of Vermont mountain life. During summer the vegetation is lush and green, and the nearby West Branch Little River keeps the trail cool and...	VT	5.5 mi	Asphalt	13 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
	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
	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	9 reviews
	Ammonoosuc Rail Trail Overview 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...	NH	23.46 mi	Ballast, Dirt, Gravel, Sand	43 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
	South Barre Bike Path The South Barre Bike Path is a paved trail approximately 1 mile long, running from Bridge Street in south Barre to Fairview Street in Barre City. The path passes the Barre City Elementary and Middle...	VT	1 mi	Asphalt	1 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	3 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

Accordion

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	0 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
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	0 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	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
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	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
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

Franconia Notch Recreation Path

Pemi Recreational Path

January, 2024 by rwasson

The paved bike path is 8.7 miles starting from the Flume Gorge visitor center in Lincoln and ending at the Skookumchuck trailhead on US 3/Daniel Webster Hwy. This is an excellent trail, with quite a few steep inclines as you’re going through Franconia notch. The trail has many views of the mountains, including the cliffs that the Old Man of the Mountain used to reside on. The trail goes right beside The Basin, as well as along the edge of Echo Lake. You can begin on either end, but there is more parking at the Flume Visitor Center. The trail has many ups and downs, but it mostly ascends for about 4 miles from the Flume, then mostly descends the rest of the way as you go over Franconia Notch. There are a few steep sections along the way and a few past Cannon Mountain towards the last section of the trail. It is an excellent trail for biking, or just walking. There are quite a few locations with picnic tables if you want to bring a lunch and have a great little picnic spot. Overall it’s an excellent path, and was especially great using electric bikes.

Franconia Notch Recreation Path

great ride

October, 2023 by fosterjkamm

Wonderful bike trail. Narrow in places so need to watch for walkers and other bikers.

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail

LVRT: A beautiful rural ride from Cambridge Junction to Sheldon Junction (about 20 miles)

September, 2023 by bobwhite

I've always been a great fan of the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail from it's very beginning when there was only 1.5 miles in St Johnsbury and now it's 93 miles long!

As I write this, because of flooding earlier this summer, about 21 miles of trail are closed as the VT AOT repair damage to the trail.

But this review is focused on the 20 miles of trail from Cambridge Junction that head north and west to Sheldon Junction. This has instantly become my favorite stretch of the LVRT, but it was a bit disappointing as far as trail surface.

The good stuff first, this whole stretch of trail shows off the rural side of Vermont, it's quiet, peaceful, and has easy undulations to elevation and absolutely beautiful scenery. I really enjoyed this ride.

About the halfway point the trail passes through the small village of East Fairfield, the day I rode through there was a welcoming food truck open just as you enter the village. There was also a convenience store down the road a short distance. East Fairfield is the only real stop for food or water, the trail does not pass through the Town of Fairfield as it turns north.

The one detraction from the ride on this portion is the trail surface. The trail surface from Route 109 in Cambridge all the way to Bridge St in Sheldon has much more loose gravel than other sections of the LVRT.
It requires a little bit more work to ride the surface mile after mile, and even a couple of times my front tire bogged down a bit where the gravel "bunched up".

It's not a game changer, but the surface is definitely different from other parts of the trail. Overall, as I said before, this is now my favorite trail section on the LVRT... it's so peaceful... I'll be riding it again soon!

Accordion

Ammonoosuc Rail Trail

Poor condition

September, 2023 by joanhartzler

This trail is not suitable for biking at all. There are very large rocks and in places they dumped sand on the trail. Only rode from Littleton to Lisbon because the riding was so rough. We have hybrid bikes with suspension but we felt like it was way too rough! Never again! Get rid of the ATVs that tear up the trail or market this only to them! ¿

Northern Rail Trail

Danbury Country Store to Tewksbury Pond, Grafton

September, 2023 by chriscarney

Parked across from the Danbury County Store. Headed west towards Grafton. Only saw a coupe peopling using the trail this late Friday afternoon. Trail was smooth and dry even with rain the prior day.

Warren to East Haverhill Railroad Grade Trail

Great trail

September, 2023 by 48dfkjft4q

Just completed this trail and had a great tome. We have mtn bikes and had zero issues (not really for road bikes). There were some ATV and dirt bike riders on the lower part of the trail, but all were respectful and slowed down around us and for a Saturday it really wasn’t busy and we had the trail to ourselves most of the time. I would definitely recommend and do again.

West Milan Trail

north trailhead is better

September, 2023 by mjdolan22

The north trailhead has a good parking area, and the trail is an upsloping gravel surface. By contrast the south entrance has minimal parking, and the trail is very overgrown, with waist high vegetation on a wet and boggy grass surface.

Franconia Notch Recreation Path

Great way to start a day

August, 2023 by lovettneil

Went from the Flume parking area to Skookumchuck and back , this way you get most of the elevation gain done the first half of the ride and get some great downhills to finish up. Spectacular morning ride …

Presidential Rail Trail

Start in Gotham better the better half of the trail

July, 2023 by hogie52

I've done this whole trail and there are two distinctive parts. The western part has many long stretches with a narrow strip of dirt surrounded by grass. It's also not smooth riding.
The eastern part in Gotham has much better parking and the trail itself is a much more comfortable ride. Also, if you leave from Gotham there are some good eateries to go to after.

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail

Love this well maintained trail.

July, 2023 by hogie52

Lots to see on an easy ride with plenty of cool places to stop and eat.
The W. Danville store and Joe's pond as well as many scenic views and parking. The whole trail is now completed except I'm worried about the rain and possible damage. So, I will call the shuttle service in St. J to find out about the access after the recent storm.

Franconia Notch Recreation Path

Nice trail with ups and downs but start early morning

July, 2023 by hogie52

I love this trail but usually start before 7 am as when people start walking the trail they don't walk on their side of the trail. Head north from the Flume parking area and the ride is uphill. The ride is fast coming back down south but again beware of people on the trail

Warren to East Haverhill Railroad Grade Trail

Not really for bikes

July, 2023 by hogie52

The trail begins by the missile in Warren. It starts of as a gravel trail but shortly thereafter the trail deteriorates. It's used by 4 wheelers and motorbikes. I wouldn't recommend it for bicycles.

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