Trail Conditions Report: Thursday November 6, 2025
The trails of the xNHAT are now transitioning into winter mode, expect to find some ice and snow. Check the weather before you head out! Unless you have a bike equipped with winter tires, you may want to walk the rail trails rather than bike. We have had lots of wind lately, so there may be a few blowdowns and broken limbs on the trail until we can get out there and remove them.
The trails of the xNHAT are now transitioning into winter mode, expect to find some ice and snow. Check the weather before you head out! Unless you have a bike equipped with winter tires, you may want to walk the rail trails rather than bike. We have had lots of wind lately, so there may be a few blowdowns and broken limbs on the trail until we can get out there and remove them.
Ammonoosuc Rail Trail: A surfacing project in Littleton and Bethlehem (4.7 miles from just west of Industrial Park Road to Oxbow Drive) was completed the end of October! HOORAY!
Wow, we are so happy this project is accomplished! This section of rail trail is smooth and solid, great for residents, visitors and thru-cyclists and walkers on the xNHAT. Don't worry, there are still plenty of "Adventures" on the Cross New Hampshire "Adventure" Trail!
The xNHAT trails are in good shape (but remember this is an adventure, so expect some challenges). Hogan Road is good for Hogan Road.. some may questions this....). The dust issues of late summer and fall due to the extreme drought are over with now that we have finally had rain.
There are sections of the Ammonoosuc Rail Trail between Woodsville and Industrial Park Road in Littleton that have sections of rough riding with cinder, ballast and gravel. You will notice them more than before, because we have covered a lot of that with more miles of solid smooth ledgepack. The difference is very noticeable! Just travel with care through the rougher spots and know that there will be some smooth surface ahead. Enjoy what we have accomplished so far!
Be careful at the GATES, WALK or scooch your bike through the gravel piles.
We share the trail really well with the ATVs. You and the ATVs will slow down and move over to the right side of the trail. Smile, wave and all will enjoy the trail! The ATV Club obtained the grants for the smooth surface. They love this rail trail too! The xNHAT helped with the match funding for their grants.
Hogan Road is always an adventure, just enjoy the views and the quiet, and keep a sense of humor when traveling it! Just walk your bike through any gnarly spots. It is OK to walk, no points or honor lost! Just enjoy the beautiful backwoods trail/road. Some say Hogan Road is their favorite part of the entire route, others, well, not their favorite at all. We strive to make everyone happy the majority of the time on the xNHAT! A bit of adventure for everyone!