Massachusetts and new hampshires nashua river rail trail. The nashua heritage rail 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. The nashua heritage railtrail 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. The trail section in dunstable has views of the nashua river. 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. In the early 60s a small group of locals in southwestern wisconsin decided to do something creative with their stretch of abandoned railroad. See 26 photos and 3 tips from 194 visitors to nashua river rail trail. The trail user may, of course, travel eastward from the cherry pond parking lot on airport road in whitefield, or join the trail. Amtrak train station nashua, nh has a curbside bus stop only, no shelter, without wifi, no parking, with accessible platform and no wheelchair available. Nashua river rail trail rail trails washington dc biking virginia bike trails. Users of multiuse trails may include hikers, bikers, equestrians, ohrvs, snowshoers, crosscountry skiers, and sled dogs. The windham junction kitchen is located about 100 yds from the depot at the corner of depot and north lowell roads.
Behind dpw garage on south street to brookline town line length. Nashua river westside trail pepperell, ma official website. With inviting prose, 95 meticulous maps, and 180 photographs of. The trail is built on the former rail corridor of the hollis branch of the boston and maine railroad. Nashua heritage rail trail community garden facebook. Awesome bikewalk trail, take a green trail if youre walking, it easy and. New hampshire rail trails new england rail heritage.
This wildlife preserve links to the nashua river rail trail. Nashua river watershed association hiking and walking. It roughly follows the course of the nashua river, passing through the towns of ayer, groton, pepperell, and dunstable, massachusetts and ends about a mile across the new. Nashua river rail trail from nashua to ayer new hampshire. It is known as the new hampshire seacoast greenway. Description of 18 new trails and updates to trail conditions and descriptions for all previous trails a total of 52 trails. Parking areas for access to the trail are located in ayer, groton, and dunstable. Currently, the entire route is on road, but plans are in the works to create an entirely offroad rail. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. Nashua city station railroad history captures and shares the early lifeblood of our communities the railroads that crisscrossed new hampshire. Worcester, nashua and rochester railroad wikipedia. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Nashua river rail trail groton, massachusetts landmark.
Massachusetts and ends about a mile inside new hampshire state in nashua. Explore old rail lines and trolley routes, see trains as they are today, and bike down the historic pathways of the mighty iron horse. New hampshire rail trails is the most comprehensive guide yet written on multiuse rail trails in new hampshire. To develop, and promote a continuous, offstreet paved trail in concord, nh, following the merrimack river from pembroke to boscawen. Recommended new hampshire cycling routes bike new england. With more than 90 nashua trails covering 565 miles, youre bound to find a perfect trail like the stevens rail trail or common pathway. The trail is intended to be a 4season paved shared use facility that will serve bicyclists, pedestrians, skiers, snowshoers and other nonmotorized users. The nashua river rail trail is built along former hollis branch of.
Nashua river rail trail from nashua to ayer is a 12. In this expanded, updated edition of his very popular guide to new hampshires large network of rail trails, charles f. This page also contains links to other bicycle, rail, and transit related maps of interest. Motorized vehicles are restricted north of melendy road. The southwest park parking lot is located straight ahead. The committee is charged with making recommendations and development of a strategy to the mayor and the board of aldermen for bringing passenger rail to nashua.
Crossing the new hampshire border, this 11mile beauty strip cuts through the towns of ayer, groton, pepperell, and dunstable. Friends of the presidential rail trail explore the other. The nashua river rail 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. 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. From brookline street to the new hampshire border the former line is owned by. Nashua rail trail northern rail trail piscataquog trail pond iche ry r a lt potanipo rail trail presidential rail trail. Jun 01, 2017 nashua train derailment on main street nashua, nh a train derailed in nashua thursday afternoon on main street. 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. Nashua rail trail northern rail trail piscataquog trail pond iche ry r a lt.
One of the cars carried corrosive sodium hydroxide. Nashua area trails for running and cycling localraces. Goffstown rail trail great glen trails, route 16, pinkham notch, gorham, lake massabesic manchester, 14 miles moose brook state park gorham, nh. Amc southern new hampshire trail guide 4th edition of amc guidebook provides comprehensive coverage of cardigan, monadnock, and several state parks, plus many other hills and preserves. Indeed, the nashua and lowell railroad was the first railroad to operate in new hampshire. See more of nashua heritage rail trail community garden on facebook. Best rails trails trails in new hampshire alltrails. The purpose of the rtcc includes the advancement of a multiuse transportation trail from salem to lebanon. Visit nashua river rail trail on your trip to ayer or. Nashua train derailment on main street nashua, nh a train derailed in nashua thursday afternoon on main street. Turn left on country side drive, which will bring you to gilson rd. 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.
Nashua river rail trail massachussetts biking va rail trails. Located in windham nh, the windham rail trail is the benchmark for paved rail trails in southern new hampshire in a rural setting. Leave no trace this spring on these mostly paved bike trails. The appointed members shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and promulgate said recommendations and strategy documents no later than 120 days after the passing of this. Nashua, new hampshire, on the opposite end of the trail, offers a milelong section terminating at a picturesque pond framed by trees. It roughly follows the course of the nashua river, passing through the towns of.
Craig tufts of the regional trails coordinating councilhas shared this draft map of the granite state rail trail and local connections. Railroads nashua has two active rail lines that pass through the city, the new hampshire main line and the hillsborough branch, both of which are owned by pan am railways. Nashua river rail trailthe nashua river rail trail follows the former hollis branch of the boston and maine corp. The rail trail will be a community asset offering a safe place for children, seniors, and all members of the community to exercise, ride a bike, enjoy nature, or simply get where they need to go without a car such as the library, school, ball parks, seabrook recreational center and shopping centers. The windham rail trail alliance windham rail trail. The nashua river rail 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. The terminal of the railroad was located at the corner of canal and main street, where the railroad built what would become a hub of the city, the nashua depot. Explore the best trails in nashua, new hampshire on traillink. Nashua river rail trail southwest nashua nashua, nh. The paved rail trail travels 11 miles between ayer and nashua, new hampshire. Concord rail trail concord merrimack river greenway trail. The new hampshire section of the east coast greenway is the shortest of all states along the greenway only 16 miles. The preserve provides trails through oldgrowth forest, along very active beaver ponds and open meadows.
Combined, the windham and derry rail trails provide for 8 miles of a continuous paved rail trail. Nashua train derailment on main street nashua, nh patch. Apr 10, 2008 new hampshire rail trails is the most comprehensive guide yet written on multiuse rail trails in new hampshire. New 30th edition of the hikers bible for new hampshires white mountains, with 16 newly described trails, many revisions, and new formatting. From route 3 everett turnpike in nashua take exit 5w to route 111 west for 2. Nashua river rail trail pepperell 2020 all you need to. The map below shows a parking area with convenient. Other nearby trails surround the nashua river rail trail, especially at the northern endpoint in nashua, new hampshire. Nashua river rail trail the nrwa played a role in the creation of the nashua river rail trail, a 12mile paved trail running from the center of. 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. Nashua heritage railtrail new hampshire trails traillink. 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.
May 02, 2016 nashua river rail trailthe nashua river rail trail follows the former hollis branch of the boston and maine corp. Derry rail trail franconia notch state park recreational trail 8. Oct 08, 2016 in this expanded, updated edition of his very popular guide to new hampshires large network of rail trails, charles f. The worcester, nashua and rochester railroad was a railroad line that was to link the city of worcester, massachusetts to the city of portland, maine, via the new hampshire cities of nashua and rochester, by merging several small shortline railroads typical of the earliest north american railways together. To reach the northern trailhead in nashua, new hampshire, from us 3, take exit 5 for nh 111 w toward pepperell, massachusetts about 14 miles north of lowell. Nearly three quarters of all freight shipped into new hampshire by rail is received in this region. Come travel the trail on foot or by bicycle look for birds, bears, moose, turkeys and wild flowers. Sep 08, 20 bicycling the nashua river rail trail, ayer, ma nashua, nh by jen published september 8, 20 updated august 20, 2014 kendras parents, boris and jane, are in town to help us with the twins. The piscataquog trail is a 10 ft wide, paved recreational. Five great paved rail trails in new england the boston globe. Because there is a paved rail trail on the east side of the river, which provides a. Nashua station nashua, new hampshire railroad history. The nashua river rail trail stretches from southern nashua, new hampshire, to downtown ayer, massachusetts, connecting to the towns of pepperell and groton. The southern new hampshire planning commission hosts the rtcc.
Bicycling the nashua river rail trail, ayer, ma nashua, nh. Best railtrails trails near manchester, new hampshire. Active railroads may allow recreational use only during the winter months on some lines. Nashua river rail trail ayer 2020 all you need to know. Although available, parking is limited at roulston rd. 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. 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.
Dates for winter use are determined by the new hampshire. Nashua river rail trail massachusetts trails traillink. West side arena, northeast delta dental stadium, thibault field, goffstown rail trail. It roughly follows the course of the nashua river, passing through the towns of ayer, groton, pepperell, and dunstable. This endpoint is less than 5 miles south from the southern tip of the 6mile nashua canal trail mine falls park, as well as the southern endpoint of the 1.
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