Day Parking
Check the fold-out map or pdfs of the map for locations of parking spots along the route. They are, of course, designated by a "P". Not all of these are amenable for overnight parking, look for the ones that have the "P" in a black circle for overnight spots. Scroll below to find info about the parking lots for multi day stays.
Check the fold-out map or pdfs of the map for locations of parking spots along the route. They are, of course, designated by a "P". Not all of these are amenable for overnight parking, look for the ones that have the "P" in a black circle for overnight spots. Scroll below to find info about the parking lots for multi day stays.
Multi-Day Parking
Leaving your car for more than one day requires a parking space that will not be an issue with the local police departments. A phone call to the local police department can assist you to find a good parking spot, and helped me in putting together the list below! Obviously, although the region is safe, do not leave valuables in your car. As you would expect, no parking lot owners will be responsible for your belongings. If you are staying in a campground or motel at the start or end of your trip, it is likely that you can leave your car there in an out-of-the-way spot, check with the owners.
Here is where you can park for one or more overnights:
Woodsville:
There is a small Park-and-Ride lot for about 12 cars very close to the trail and to the start point at the Connecticut River, Route 302. It is located on Oak Hill Road, off of Monroe Street (Route 135) near the covered bridge, opposite and downhill from the caboose and The Party Store. Turn into Oak Hill Street and the parking lot will be immediately on your right.
Littleton:
There are 2 municipal parking lots that are good for multiple day parking. They are both located just a block off of Main Street, on Pleasant Street. There is one on either side of the road and they are marked as municipal parking. One lot is about a block behind the JAX JR Movie Theater, the other is behind the Littleton Easy Wash Laundromat. The lots are very close to the intersection between Rt 116 and Rt 302 traffic light.
Gorham:
On Railroad Street, near the town park at the intersection of Routes 16 and 2, is a railroad station museum and some historic railroad cars. With permission, overnight parking is allowed on the side of Railroad Street, across from the park and east of the railroad museum, in the dirt area next to the railroad tracks. To get permission, you just need to stop in the police station and tell them that you plan to park for the overnights. The police station is also on Railroad Street, across from the museum in the big brick building along the west side of the park.
Shelburne:
There is free parking at the Rattle River Trailhead parking lot (used by AT and day trip hikers), about 500 feet east of the Rattle River Lodge and Hostel on US Route 2.
Rattle River Lodge and Hostel: Guests can park for free for the nights they are staying. Others can park for $20/day or night.
Bethel:
The Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce is allowing vehicles to park for multiple days in their lot which is very close to the recreation path that leads to Davis Park. It is located at 8 Station Place. Because the movie theater next door is not open, there is no pressure on parking spaces so far this season, so now you do not need to email or call the Bethel Chamber of Commerce to tell them you are parking in their lot. All they request is that you park on the far side of the parking lot away from their building. Once the movie theater reopens, there might be a change of plan, which will be posted here. The Chamber Staff are enthusiastic supporters and cyclists, they are happy to give you the parking convenience!!
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