The railbed through sandown from windham to epping is owned by the state of new hampshire and has been converted to an 18 mile yearround, multipurpose rail trail. Rail trails challenge application form nh rail trails coalition. Its connections to the derry rail trail in the north and the salem bikeped corridor in the south make up the longest paved section10 milesof a future 125mile route between massachusetts and vermont that will combine several trails. It is 12 miles and putput cars on the rail trails still use it. Scroll below this map for a highly detailed map of the trail with sights and hiking possibilities, a map of the entire granite state rail trail and a link for doortolot parking directions.
Windham rail trail alliance windham, new hampshire. Apr 10, 2017 windham, nh windham fire and rescue teams were sent to a bicycle crash on depot road at the rockingham rail trail, according to alerts online. I think salem is the bestkept secret in new hampshire and this. Out and about enjoying a rail trail not far from home. Each park, trail and preserve holds its own uniqueness, with some pretty amazing gems right here in our own back yard. Nh via cog rail trail,gulfside,trinity heights connector,clay loop trail,jefferson loop trail,jewell. Record your own trail from the wikiloc app, upload it and share it with the community. Salem bikeped corridor new hampshire trails traillink. Windham, nh windham fire and rescue teams were sent to a bicycle crash on depot road at the rockingham rail trail, according to alerts online. Bike crash with head injury reported on windham rail. The manchesterlawrence recreational rail trail is really three trails with spurs to windham rail trail paved derry rail trail. The map below shows a parking area with convenient. Ashuelot rail trail mountain biking experience trails. Discover details about the various parks, trails, and conservation areas available for residents and visitors of windham.
Manchester woman accused of lying to police about being drugged at unh fraternity social. Cross new hampshire adventure trail woodsville to shelburne 83 miles. The windham depot to derry trail is one of 1600 rail trails supported by railsto trails conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. This page also contains links to other bicycle, rail, and transit related maps of interest. You can now bike, walk, run, or blade from downtown salem to downtown derry, 9. The windham rail trail passes through the woodsy periphery of windham in southern new hampshire, but it sits in the heart of the future crossstate granite state rail trail. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Description of 18 new trails and updates to trail conditions and descriptions for all previous trails a total of 52 trails.
When complete, the salem bikeped corridor will run for more than 5 miles on a former boston and maine railroad corridor from connections with the windham rail trail north and methuen rail trail south in their respective towns. Windham, nh patch breaking local news events schools. Derry, windham cafe owner named citizen of the year for. New hampshire rail trails new england rail heritage. Windham rail trail winnipesaukee river trail woodsville rail trail s.
Pappas tours latest londonderry rail trail section. Rail trails challenge application form nh rail trails. Four railtrails that are part of transformative environmental cleanup projects new hampshires londonderry rail trail 7 top trail picks from trail lovers like you on traillink. Its connections to the derry rail trail in the north and the salem bikeped corridor in the south make up the longest paved section10 milesof a future 125mile route. Massachusetts and new hampshires nashua river rail trail. Plenty of outdoor opportunities await every season. 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. List of new hampshire rail trails nh rail trails coalition. At windham junction the trail connects with the derry and windham rail trails 8 miles combined and at epping it connects with the 25 mile rockingham recreational trail, portsmouth. Apr 10, 2008 new hampshire rail trails is the most comprehensive guide yet written on multiuse rail trails in new hampshire. Avid cycler and railman, charles martin is back with an extended, uptodate edition of his popular guide to new hampshires extensive system of rail trails. Bike crash with head injury reported on windham rail trail. Rockingham recreational trail sandown historical society.
Plan out your day before heading to windham mountain or navigate the mountain while youre at the resort with the latest windham mountain trail maps. Coronavirus testing nearly doubles in new hampshire. Sections of the 20mile railtrail dive through steep rock cuts that seep moisture, giving the feeling of air conditioning in summer and freezing into glistening ice falls in winter. The warren rail trail is between four and six miles in length, gravel, and allows atvs. The windham rail trail is one of 1600 railtrails supported by railstotrails conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a. Find the best atv trails in windham depot, new hampshire united states. Trains connected out resource rich state with the cities and ports, and were essential to life. Dates for winter use are determined by the new hampshire. These three trails, as well as several others farther north, are also components of the inprogress granite state rail trail, which will eventually span the length of new hampshire. The windham depot to derry trail is one of 1600 railtrails supported by railstotrails conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors.
Mountain division rail trail hiking trail, south windham, maine. Provides vision, development and promotion of the windham rail trail, a scenic 3. See 31 photos and 11 tips from 248 visitors to windham rail trail. Windham town forest trail windham, new hampshire state. Windham bike trails maps of bike routes in windham, nh. Top atv trails in windham depot, new hampshire united states. Fully understand details of the windham trail network in windham. Oct 08, 2016 in this expanded, updated edition of his very popular guide to new hampshires large network of rail trails, charles f. If starting at the trailhead on main street in windham, parking is available behind the post office just up the street. New hampshire rail trails is the most comprehensive guide yet written on multiuse rail trails in new hampshire. Today, however, the railroads are abandoned, but not forgotten. Although this trail is of trivial length, it is included in this web site as a longstanding example of a rail withtrail. Future plans for the mountain division trail are to expand the trail south towards portland and connect with the 4 miles of trail in fryeburg which would creative a 52.
At windham junction the trail connects with the derry and windham rail trails 8 miles combined and at epping it connects with. Users of multiuse trails may include hikers, bikers, equestrians, ohrvs, snowshoers, crosscountry skiers, and sled dogs. Manchester is part of the puzzle in new hampshire rail trails, but much of the groups work in recent years has been in the paths moving eastwest, not northsouth like the gsrt. At the windham depot parking lot, heading south, this scenic rail trail runs to roulston rd with 3. Welcome located in windham, nh, the windham rail trail alliance is a 501 c3 organization dedicated to the development and promotion of this exceptional trail. For now, the paved salem bikeped corridor exists in two segments. In this expanded, updated edition of his very popular guide to new hampshires large network of rail trails, charles f. Londonderry will use tap funding to build a 1mile, multiuse path along the sides of harvey, webster and grenier field roads phase 6, that will extend the trail up near the manchesterboston. Our family went through a rough patch earlier this year when our son was born. The southern new hampshire planning commission hosts the rtcc. Discover the most beautiful places, download gps tracks and follow the top routes on a map.
With inviting prose, 95 meticulous maps, and 180 photographs of. Active railroads may allow recreational use only during the winter months on some lines. Although this trail is of trivial length, it is included in this web site as a. Windhamderry, nh railtrail sept 2012 virtual cycling bike. Currently 4 miles of paved path running from windham, nh through beautiful wetlands and woods right into derrys resurging town center make up the trail. If you are out on a mountain bike, take some time and explore some of the many. Salem celebrates rail trail progress, looks forward to next stages. Lowell rdwindham rd at brown rd to rsalem bikeped corridor at range road at sr 28n. Massachusetts and new hampshires nashua river rail trail railtrails honoring americas veterans a. 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. Do not park at the blue feeds store across the street. Greater derry londonderry chamber citizen named windham, nh melanie davis of the grind rail trail cafe will be feted in october at the. The rockingham recreational trail remains unpaved, and runs from the windham depot up to epping, where it connects with the portsmouth branch of the.
Bikewalk alliance of new hampshire, windham rail trail alliance, southern new hampshire. At about 1 mile, windham depot parking is on the left. Located in windham nh, the windham rail trail is the benchmark for paved rail trails in southern new hampshire in a rural setting. If youd like to get involved in the derry rail trail, come on by. Top atv trails in windham depot, new hampshire united. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and road biking and is best used from march until november. Create an account increase your productivity, customize your experience, and engage in information you care about sign in. The completion of this crucial stretch of trail will allow for an uninterrupted trek from the northern edge of lawrence, massachusetts, to downtown derry, new. Windham mountain trail map view the trails and lifts at windham mountain with our interactive trail map of the ski resort. Windham rail trail is a popular dog friendly hike in windham, nh.
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. The windham rail trail alliance welcome located in windham, nh, the windham rail trail alliance is a 501 c3 organization dedicated to the development and promotion of this exceptional trail. Nhdot has 7 new hampshire regional bicycle maps available at the links below for viewing or printing if you would like printed copies of these maps mailed to you, send an email request with your mailing address to sally. Featured content four railtrails that are part of transformative environmental cleanup projects new hampshires londonderry rail trail 7 top trail picks from trail lovers like you on traillink. Not too long ago, new hampshire was crisscrossed with railroads. The windham rail trail alliance windham rail trail. Please note that although this video starts at a privately owned business, parking there.
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