Travel 83 Miles Across Northern New Hampshire
Rail trails, dirt roads, bike paths and quiet paved backroads have been linked together to produce a route across the state of New Hampshire.
The route travels along river valleys and through the
northern White Mountains Region of the state.
The route travels along river valleys and through the
northern White Mountains Region of the state.
Bikers, Walkers, Runners, Skiers, Horseback Riders, Dog Walkers, Mushers...
All Enjoy the Trail!
September, 2023:
NOTE THT HOGAN ROAD IS Currently Closed due to Road and Bridge Construction!
Also, there is grading and a new surface being applied on the Ammonoosuc Rail Trail. The trail IS OPEN for use, but be sure that the person operating the grader sees you coming!
He will stop and allow you safe passage.
Check the Trail Conditions Update page for updates.
We had a A LOT of rain lately but the trails and roads are doing OK.
NOTE: This route is NOT suitable or fun for bikes with skinny tires!
Got a Gravel Bike?? We Got Gravel!!
Have you ever heard of a Story Map??
Take a Scroll through the the xNHAT Story Map to learn about the Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail
Take a Scroll through the the xNHAT Story Map to learn about the Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail
Do you like paper maps that you can use on the trail?
Lots of xNHAT travelers like them, too!
We have given away 6000 maps over the past 3 years! For FREE!
We don't want cost to get in the way of having a beautiful map.
We have a NEW 2023-2024 EDITION of the
7-Panel Waterproof Accordion Fold Map!
Send your mailing address to: info@xnhat.org
We will send you a map via the postal service!
You will get some stickers included, too.
We work hard to get grant money to support the cartography, map printing, stickers and postage.
We gladly take a small donation to help our grant money go toward trail improvements instead of postage!
We have appreciated the donations that have come in to support our maps, mailings and trail repair efforts!
Not a "Paper Map Person"?
We know you are out there, so we have other options or you.
Download the route from RideWithGPS via our website to your smart phone or Garmin-like GPS device.
We have bought a special subscription from RideWithGPS so that anyone who downloads the route from our website will get all of the amenities of a full paying RideWithGPS membership. So, you don't need to be a paying member of RideWithGPS, just access the route via our website.
Go to the "Map"s page for more ways to navigate on the xNHAT: Paper Maps and pdfs
For RideWithGPS route downloads go to: GPS Maps and Cue Sheets
Did you ride the route Border to Border? Did you ride any part of the route???
If you have traveled part of the route, however short, you get a Colorful Sticker!
For completing every inch, End-to End, you deserve this
Celebratory Colorful Highly Coveted Embroidered End-to-Ender Patch ...and a Sticker, too!
Send your mailing address to info@xnhat.org to get your awards!

Our organization earned a 2023 "Gold Seal of Transparency" from GuideStar.
GuideStar is a philanthropic research database of non-profits organizations. They review and provide accurate, up-to-date, unbiased information about non-profit organizations.
We work to keep our accounts well organized and in good order.
We are proud to have achieved their GOLD Status!
Now for all that legal stuff:
Disclaimer: The Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail and the authors of the website, social media and maps strive to prepare accurate information about the route and the conditions. However, they make no warranty, representation, or guaranty as to the accuracy of any information presented. Conditions on the route can change without warning due to weather, flooding, wear and tear, construction, tree falls, vehicles on the route, etc. You should verify the accuracy of all information obtained from this web site, wear a helmet and abide by safe bicycling standards. By using or relying on any material contained on this site, the user knowingly waives any and all claims for damages against any and all of the entities comprising the Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail that may arise from the contained information.
Disclaimer: The Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail and the authors of the website, social media and maps strive to prepare accurate information about the route and the conditions. However, they make no warranty, representation, or guaranty as to the accuracy of any information presented. Conditions on the route can change without warning due to weather, flooding, wear and tear, construction, tree falls, vehicles on the route, etc. You should verify the accuracy of all information obtained from this web site, wear a helmet and abide by safe bicycling standards. By using or relying on any material contained on this site, the user knowingly waives any and all claims for damages against any and all of the entities comprising the Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail that may arise from the contained information.