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 red circled "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 red circled "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
OVERNIGHT PARKING ALERT! August 5th-13th
Please NO PARKING at the Bethel Chamber of Commerce Monday August 5th through Monday the 12th.
There is a big event there all that week, a Rotary Club Yard Sale, so the parking lot will be full! All other dates are OK, they are glad to have you park there...just not during the Big Yard Sale!
You may park at the Bethel Outdoor Adventure Campground, which is right on the xNHAT route on the Androscoggin River, at the bridge. They have a far lot that you can use. Please go to the office to tell them the you will be there for however many days you need. Thank them for the convenience!
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 considered to be 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. To access the xNHAT from there, go back up to Route 302, turn left and you're on the route. RideWithGPS will tell you where to turn into the dirt parking lot of the Iron Rail Pub. Or, if you miss that, the Ammonoosuc Rail Trail entrance is just ahead on your left, at the orange gate, across from Dunkin Donuts.
Littleton:
The parking procedure in Littleton municipal lots has changed. You now must obtain and pay for a Parking Pass from Police Department (www.littletonpd.org) and display it on your vehicle ($10 per overnight). With the pass, you can park for a maximum of 3 overnights. You can get the pass online, or stop in at the office at 2 Kittridge Lane, M-F from 8am-6pm. Call them for more info: 603-444-7711.
For the form, go to the Parking page (top of their homepage) on the website and look for "Municipal Lot Overnight Visitor Pass", or click this link: https://www.cognitoforms.com/littletonpolicedepartment/municipallotvisitorparkingpassapplication
The 2 parking lots located conveniently to the xNHAT where you can use this overnight pass and have good availability are located off of Pleasant Street. One is behind the Easy Wash laundromat and the other is across the street, behind the Jax Jr movie theater. See the map on the Police Department webpage: https://www.littletonpd.org/parking
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.
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. There is sufficient parking spaces so far this season, so now you DO NOT need to call or email the Bethel Chamber of Commerce to tell them you are parking in their lot. Just show up and park there! All they request is that you park on the far side of the parking lot away from their building. The Chamber Staff are enthusiastic supporters and cyclists, they are happy to give you the parking convenience!!
The only time we cannot park there is the first week in August when the Rotary Club hosted a week-long yard sale in the parking lot area and the place is packed with cars and vendors! If you are planing a trip next year, in early August of 2025, I will arrange for alternate parking and will post the info on the website.
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. There is sufficient parking spaces so far this season, so now you DO NOT need to call or email the Bethel Chamber of Commerce to tell them you are parking in their lot. Just show up and park there! All they request is that you park on the far side of the parking lot away from their building. The Chamber Staff are enthusiastic supporters and cyclists, they are happy to give you the parking convenience!!
The only time we cannot park there is the first week in August when the Rotary Club hosted a week-long yard sale in the parking lot area and the place is packed with cars and vendors! If you are planing a trip next year, in early August of 2025, I will arrange for alternate parking and will post the info on the website.
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