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Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Region Rail Trails
The Upper Valley Sunapee Region is home to several rail trails. A rail trail is an old railroad bed that has been converted to a trail for public use. Some rail trails are open to motorized uses, such as snowmobiles and OHRV's, while others are just for walkers and bicyclists.
Update: the State of NH is undertaking a State Rail Trails Plan. Click here for more information.
RAIL TRAIL DATA
UVLSRPC has started collecting data on rail trail usage in the region. Available data is listed below.
- Mascoma River Greenway:
- 2020 Survey Results and Trail User Count Dashboard (mobile users - turn your phone sideways/landscape for optimal browsing)
- Northern Rail Trail:
Mascoma River Greenway
Website: https://mascomagreenway.com/
Location: Lebanon, NH
Surface: Paved
Permitted uses: Bicycling, walking, rollerblading, skateboarding, wheelchair use, cross-country skiing (in winter)
Northern Rail Trail
Website: https://www.northernrailtrail.org/
Location: The Northern Rail Trail runs from Lebanon, NH to Boscawen, NH, with many access points along the way
Surface: Cinder and crushed stone
Permitted uses: Bicycling, walking, running, snowmobiling, horseback riding, and cross country skiing
Bobby Woodman Trail
Location: Claremont, NH
Surface: Paved
Permitted uses: Bicycling, walking, rollerblading, skateboarding, wheelchair use, cross-country skiing (in winter)
Sugar River Rail Trail
Location: Claremont. NH to Newport, NH
Surface: Gravel/Crushed Stone/Cinder, Sand
Permitted uses: OHRV/ATV's, horseback riding, snowmobiling, walking, bicycling
Concord-Lake Sunapee Rail Trail
Location: Newbury, NH to Concord, NH (in progress)
Surface: Cinder
Permitted uses: Walking, bicycling, cross country skiing, snowmobiling