Your membership will support railstotrails conservancys work to build, maintain, defend and connect trail corridors across the nation. Here are five of the best paved bike trails in new england. For active travelers, the rockingham recreational trail is probably the most readily available of the new hampshire rail trails. Take a tour with rail explorers and experience the magic of the railroad like never before. The railsto trails conservancy trail shop has great gear for hitting the trail and purchases support rtcs work to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connect corridors to build healthier places for healthier people. Mountain biking new hampshires state parks and forests, by linda chestney. A community trail utilized for exercise and enjoyment, which will also promote green transportation by providing an attractive option for those traveling in the city of dover. When was the last time you got to do something for the first time. Five great paved rail trails in new england the boston globe. Proponents say the rail trail will give pedestrians and cyclists access to business communities like route 1 in portsmouth, seabrook and hampton.
Apr 10, 2008 new hampshire rail trails is the most comprehensive guide yet written on multiuse rail trails in new hampshire. Portsmouth harbor trail 2020 all you need to know before. New hampshire rail trails by charles fontaine martin. Explore the best trails in dover, new hampshire on traillink. Ride the rails on our pedalpowered rail explorers a unique activity suitable for everyone. At the great glen trails in pinkham notch, new hampshire, we offer adventures in all shapes and sizes. Portsmouth expands city information resources during covid19 emergency april 8, 2020. Portsmouth, nh and newcastle island loop great runs. Your membership will support rails to trails conservancys work to build, maintain, defend and connect trail corridors across the nation.
Experience the magic of the railroad like never before rail. Currently, the entire route is on road, but plans are in the works to create an entirely offroad rail trail from the massachusetts border to portsmouth. We recommend booking portsmouth harbor trail tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Rockingham recreational trail in manchester new hampshire. Join our movement and help us ensure a better future for america made possible by trails and the connections they inspire. Rockingham recreational rail trail portsmouth branch new. There are so many benefits to the railtrail network, says tom sexton. In new hampshires state parks and forests you can encounter both onroad and offroad riding opportunities. The new hampshire seacoast greenway is planned to be a 17mile offroad, multiuse trail, primarily following abandoned rail corridors through 8 communities from portsmouth to seabrook. The south manchester rail trail is partially paved and is located parallel to south willow street, the most. New hampshire rail trails is the most comprehensive guide yet written on.
With more than 59 dover trails covering 343 miles, youre bound to find a perfect trail like the eastern promenade trail or stevens rail trail. The new hamphire seacoast greenway nhsg is a proposed bicycle and pedestrian route that will connect the eight coastal communities of seabrook, hampton falls, ham pton, north hampton, rye, greenland, new castle and portsmouth. The northern rail trail is built on the old railroad bed of the boston. Whether youre looking for an easy walking trail or a bike trail like the eastern promenade trail and stevens rail trail. The northern rail trail is one of the most family friendly trails in new hampshire. Join a walking tour and let our knowledgeable guides highlight the historic homes, trademark tugboats and working waterfront, vibrant market square, colorful prescott park. Recreational rail trails with rails in place may have servicetype equipment such as puttputts or speeders using the rails when not snow covered. From this lot next to hood park, take the trail down courthouse lane and manning street and cross at east broadway 102 to merchants row. City of portsmouth new hampshire seacoast greenway. Ride the rails on pedalpowered rail bikes in one of our spectacular locations, a unique, familyfriendly experience.
Receive advance notice about portsmouth and seacoast events, things to do, dining, discounts and more. Youll find the trail continuing at the end of merchants row. Once completed, this route will connect the massachusettsnew hampshire border to peabody. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible yearround. Isinglass recreation area on rochester neck road in gonic, adjacent to the turnkey landfill.
In 1982 the track between rockingham junction and east manchester closed and is now owned by the state of new hampshire and managed as a recreational trail. At rollinsford, the line connected to other lines to provide service between the white mountains and coastal cities such as boston. Stay on the rails with the newport and narragansett bay railroad. New hampshire heritage trail explore the new hampshire. The trail starts in lebanon and is a pleasant jaunt to danbury. With over 300 years of history to explore, the nh museum trail brings to life the new hampshire independent spirit that is still alive and vibrant today. While the lamoille valley rail trail runs exclusively on an old rail bed, others, such as borowskis trail across new hampshire, can be a combination of rail trails, local recreation paths. Portsmouth, nh and newcastle island loop due to its location right on the border, weve included portsmouth in the southern maine guide. Martin has logged hundreds of hours and even more bicycle miles exploring every available trail on the rights of way of this states former railroads. Rockingham recreational rail trail, portsmouth branch. The selected members are respected in the community and will join a group of civic and business leaders to guide the trail as it expands across the state. The most popular trails are lincoln woods trail, sawyer run trail and franconia ridge trail.
This page also contains links to other bicycle, rail, and transit related maps of interest. With 392 open trails encompassing 3,233 miles, the northeast region can rival the rail trails of the midwest, where the rail trail movement began. With heavily traveled and trafficcongested roads, cyclists and other transportation advocates embrace the development of bicycle routes in this area. The railroad rightofway crosses into massachusetts, where advocates are working to turn it into a greenway. Amcs best day hikes along the maine coast amc books.
When complete, the new hampshire spine route will total 17 miles, virtually all of it using the corridor of the boston and maine railroad from seabrook to portsmouth. It is known as the new hampshire seacoast greenway. See all 1 portsmouth harbor trail tours on tripadvisor. Vermont hopes to complete new rail trail by middecade. Tours go portsmouth nh greater seacoast new hampshire. The new hampshire section of the east coast greenway is the shortest of all states along the greenway only 16 miles. If you would like printed copies of these maps mailed to you, send an email request with your mailing address to larry. One of new englands lengthiest railtrails follows the historic route of. Recreational rail trails map rockingham recreational rail trail, portsmouth branch manchesternewfields 25.
More than 50 years later rail trails have become magnets for outdoor enthusiasts and a focal point of urban renewal across the country. Portsmouth, great falls and conway railroad wikipedia. Making the seacoast better for biking calendar in the elements to work to shop road routes trail systems. Best rails trails trails in new hampshire alltrails. In this expanded, updated edition of his very popular guide to new hampshires large network of rail trails, charles f. Scenic railriders is a pedal powered scenic railroad co. Nh seacoast greenway in portsmouth city of portsmouth. Amtrak train station portsmouth, nh has an enclosed waiting area, without wifi, no parking, with accessible platform and no wheelchair available. Rail to trail bike trails created from abandoned railroad lines welcome to your rail trail, bike trail and biking resource.
Dates for winter use are determined by the new hampshire. The southern new hampshire planning commission hosts the rtcc. Trains connected out resource rich state with the cities and ports, and were essential to life. Find information on bike trails, bicycling shops and services. The rail line takes its name from the city of portsmouth. The rockingham recreational rail trail brings at least two superlatives to mind. Recreational rail trails with rails in place may have servicetype equipment. Oct 08, 2016 in this expanded, updated edition of his very popular guide to new hampshires large network of rail trails, charles f. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite. There are three parking lots, all free, located along the trail. At intervale, it connected to the mountain division of the maine central railroad. My dogs had a blast running in the water along some parts of the trail and it seemed like the path was suitable for families of all ages. The pull off to park was small and full so we parked on the road which wasnt a big deal.
The best bike paths on the east coast greenway appalachian. Railsto trails conservancy rtc is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors to build healthier places for healthier people. Airline rail trail 50 mile rail trail on the former new haven railroad from near the connecticut river to the massachusetts border alburg recreational rail trail 3. Recreational rail trail, portsmouth branch manchesternewfields 25. Rail explorers locations where can i ride the rails. Trails trail finder united states new hampshire new hampshire rail trails. Railstotrails conservancy the nations largest trails.
If you are unfamiliar with the trail, simply click the word here in any of the lot descriptions for detailed printable or email them to your phone directions to any lot from any location. Users of multiuse trails may include hikers, bikers, equestrians, ohrvs, snowshoers, crosscountry skiers, and sled dogs. The new hamphire seacoast greenway nhsg is a proposed 17 mile nonmotorized trail that will connect the eight coastal communities of. Due to its proximity to manchester, new hampshires largest town and airport, the trail is a cinch to access. New hampshire rail trails is the most comprehensive guide yet written on multiuse rail trails in new hampshire. The longest carfree bicycle routes in the northeast.
Rail explorers rail explorers usa experience the magic. For immediate release portsmouth, nh, january 23, 2020 the black heritage trail of new hampshire is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its board of directors. Craig tufts of the regional trails coordinating councilhas shared this draft map of the granite state rail trail and local connections. The purpose of the rtcc includes the advancement of a multiuse transportation trail from salem to lebanon. The definitive guide to multiuse trails in maine, new hampshire, and vermont rails to trails conservancy on. This hip and historic port city on the picataqua river is an easy detour off route 95 for a scenic salt air run. Implementation of a oneway, signalized alternating traffic pattern starting monday april, 2020 until midaugust 2020, on nh route 1b in portsmouth and new. A new hampshire author has created a comprehensive guide to all of the states rail trails and he recently shared some of them with adam sexton. Harbour trail downtown portsmouth and its adjacent neighborhoods, the south end and north end, include many points of scenic and historic significance, including 10 buildings on the national register of historic buildings, 10 national historic landmarks, and three homes maintained by the society for the preservation of new england antiquities. By 1845 the state of new hampshire had three northsouth routes, all starting in massachusetts and leading, respectively, to the capital of concord, through southeastern new. May 04, 2018 the east coast greenway, a 3,000mile bike route under development from canada to key west, fla.
Use our forest reservation guide to find a forest society property that is open to visitors 58 properties host marked trails. Naturally greenland new hampshire portsmouth, nh patch. Derry to windham, nh section of the trail highlighted with parking. New hampshire rail trails new england rail heritage. Jan 04, 2016 portsmouth, nh exploring greenland via the weeks brick house nature trails. Friends of the presidential rail trail explore the other. Dover bike trails maps of bike routes in dover, nh. Friends of seabrook rail trail events portsmouth nh and. The nh seacoast greenway is a proposed 17 mile urban greenway rail trail linking eight coastal communities from portsmouth to seabrook. The friends of the presidential rail trail have joined together to promote, protect, and maintain new hampshires presidential rail trail between gorham and whitefield for nonmotorized recreation during the snowfree times of the year. Rail trails bike trails bicycle rails to trails biking. With 60 rural, suburban, and urban trails threading through 622 mi. Explore the best trails in portsmouth, new hampshire on traillink.
Portsmouth city hall contact us 801 crawford street portsmouth, va 23704 phone. Seabrook, hampton falls, hampton, north hampton, rye, greenland, new castle and portsmouth. Nhdot has 7 new hampshire regional bicycle maps available at the links below for viewing or printing. Active railroads may allow recreational use only during the winter months on some lines. With more than 68 portsmouth trails covering 387 miles, youre bound to find a perfect trail like the eastern promenade trail or stevens rail trail. Carfree bicycle routes in the northeast can be found on rail trails and local town greenways. The portsmouth and concord railroad later the concord and portsmouth railroad was a railroad in new hampshire united states that existed under various names from 1845 to 1945 history and construction. In addition to biking trails, offers information on great bed and breakfasts and other accommodations while on the trail. How to make the most of new englands railtrail system.
Current status of seabrook rail trail seabrook nh rail trail. The best bike trails and family bikes rides in new hampshire. In portsmouth, there is also a portion of the nhsg that will follow local roads, which are owned and managed by the city. The seacoast rail trail is moving forward with the goal to create a biking and walking trail that would connect eight communities from portsmouth to seabrook. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Jan, 2016 off colovos road at the university of new hampshire in durham. Please do not park in front of gates and pull safely off the road. Portsmouth boasts 400 years of history, culture, architecture, and scenic beauty, and you can see it all along the portsmouth harbour trail. Not too long ago, new hampshire was crisscrossed with railroads. Bruce donald, acting new england coordinator for the greenway alliance. Rails to trails conservancy rtc is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors to build healthier places for healthier people. The nonprofit bicycle advocacy group for seacoast new hampshire and southern maine. The definitive guide to multiuse trails in maine, new hampshire, and vermont. This is a faster walk but both sets of trails can easily be combined into.
The nhdot is supportive of our endeavor to build the rail trail, as they are with the nh seacoast greenway which will link each town from seabrook to portsmouth with a continuous rail trail, but they will not help to finance or build it. The dover community trail is being developed to realize the following vision. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. The books feature maps, length and condition of each featured trail. The portsmouth, great falls and conway railroad is a former rail line between rollinsford and intervale, new hampshire, in the united states. Why not combine your rail explorers tour with dinner on the grand bellevue an elegant dinner train experience. While many rail trails follow rivers along their course, the northern gives riders a chance to get up close and personal with the. With 250 acres of woods, streams, and small fields, the property is popular for skiing and snowshoeing. If there is no designated parking, some parking may be available at road crossings. Currently, the entire route is on road, but plans are in the works to create an entirely offroad railtrail from the massachusetts border to portsmouth. Use our hike local guide, organized by region, to find additional trails on conservation land across the state owned by other nonprofits and local agencies. The manchester to east manchester segment was operated as an industrial spur and saw rail service until 1994. Martin shares his extensive knowledge and experience in inviting descriptions illustrated with 3 meticulous maps and over 180 photographs of scenery, railroad artifacts, and trail conditions.
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