NOTE: The route is NOT suitable or fun for a skinny tire road bike!
Got a Gravel Bike? We Got Gravel!
Remember that this is a very scenic "Adventure" NOT just an easy boring blah route!
Got a Gravel Bike? We Got Gravel!
Remember that this is a very scenic "Adventure" NOT just an easy boring blah route!
A restoration project on the Presidential Rail Trail started April 22nd!
Trail Conditions Report: Monday May 12, 2025
****Note about power company work on power lines in the Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge*** The TRAIL IS OPEN...HOWEVER>>>>due to the work and equipment, you may be instructed by the work crew to wait for a safe moment to cross under the power line project space. Please just be patient and obey all instructions of the work crew. This will allow you to continue your ride or walk on the Presidential Rail Trail through the refuge instead of a hilly detour! The views along the rail trail in Pondicherry are a major HIGHLIGHT of the entire Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail!! Be sure to stop at the viewing platform on Cherry Pond. It is accessed by a short boardwalk through the trees and bushes. Look for it! Take your lunch to eat it there, relax for a while and enjoy the quiet, the birds, the views and others visiting this very special place.
The xNHAT trails are in good shape, dry and beautiful in the early spring colors of the forests and fields. 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 do this, no points or honor lost! Just enjoy the beautiful backwoods trail/road. Look for the osprey couple.. they will likely screech and dive-bomb you as you pass near their nest up on platform near the power lines.
CONSTRUCTION SEASON has started! Loving these needed trail improvement projects!
The 4 mile restoration project on the Presidential Rail Trail is done!. The work began in Gorham at the Route 2 parking lot and went westward about 4.0 miles toward Pinkham B Road in Randolph. The work restored ditches and drainage, graded and crowned the trail surface, The trail will then be packed to push that big ballast rock down deep!
THANK YOU to the crew of the NH Bureau of Trails for the good work! The photo above is of Leo and Hunter working on the trail.
Happy Spring Everyone!
Looks like spring has finally sprung up here. Most days lately have been with rain, drizzle, fog and temps in the 50's 60's. The trees are getting their leaves, so the forest has 50 shades of green. Many trees are blooming, it's a nice time of the year with "Spring Foliage" season, a more subtle palate than the fall version!
Note on lodgings: Check on lodgings and campgrounds, some that close for the winter season will not reopen until late May or June!
The 2024 Presidential Rail Trail Restoration Project
Pinkham B Road to Jefferson Notch Road
IN October, 2024, a 6.4 mile restoration work on the Presidential Rail Trail was done to perfection! Don, the very talented excavator, grader and roller operator of Romick Developers, finished the work by Halloween. The goal for this project was water flow management: directing water away from the trail to prevent the frequent washouts due to more frequent severe weather challenges. The work restored ditches, replaced culverts (with bigger ones), graded and crowned the rail bed. The trail has survived the 2 big rainstorms in December and recent snowmelt and rainstorms. Yay.
This work was funded by a $52,000 Recreational Trails Program Grant awarded to the xNHAT. The grant required a 20% match which was paid by the xNHAT. Donations from all YOU xNHAT supporters, End-to-Enders and the Friends of the Presidential Rail Trail provided the match! Thank You for being a part of this restoration project!
Hogan Road:
This is the roughest part of the route. It is one of the scenic gems of the route, too, as it goes through a dark forest alongside the Androscoggin River. There are nice views along the way, stop to rest and enjoy them! Some LOVE Hogan Road, it's their favorite part! They are skilled in dealing with rocks, loose stones, sand and mud puddles! Adventures! For others, like me.. I walk certain sections where I don't trust my skills. Not a big deal! Hop off your bike and walk through whatever seems like too much of a challenge. Some do not like it, but persevere. There are favorite spots, not so favorite spots.. something for everyone on the xNHAT! Some sections of Hogan Road will get fixed, eventually, it just takes time, paperwork, meetings and $$$$$).
Photos from the trail work on the Presidential Rail Trail, the Ammonoosuc Rail Trail and also Dear Hogan Road:
Dear Dear Hogan Road:
Rail Trail Projects in 2025:
Eastward Extension of the Ammonoosuc Rail Trail: Another 2.6 miles closer to Whitefield! Track and ties were SUPPOSED to come up in 2024: July.. then August, then October and November. We have had a big problem with the contractors.. they did not show up to do the job! Major frustration because we lost the grant funding We will try for another grant for 2025.
Application of more hardpack surface material on the Ammonoosuc Rail Trail: Look for a new smooth, dust-free hardpack surface on the way from the Bath Covered Bridge north to Lisbon! This project should start in the spring once the ground solidifies after mud season. It will "fill in the gaps" between the short sections of hardpack applied in 2022 and 2023!
Application of a hardpack surface material on the Ammonoosuc Rail Trail in Littleton: The xNHAT and the NH Bureau of Trails will improve the surface of the rail trail for 4.4 miles in the Littleton area. Goal is from Industrial Park Road past the Rail Trail Village Apartments to Oxbow Drive. This will not start until summer.
If you are out there, please let me know of any new issues that you find (email to [email protected]).
Here are some details about the route!
Remember that this is an "Adventure" NOT a smooth easy boring blah route!
Reminder: The xNHAT is not suitable or fun riding a skinny tire road bike!
Woodsville to Littleton
The Ammonoosuc Rail Trail has good areas and some wet and muddy areas, too (especially now in the spring). You will find a few sections of the rail trail between Woodsville and Littleton where the rail bed and the surface has been repaired and restored using a nice hardpack material, enjoy these sections!
The map and cues show the route leaving the rail trail between Lisbon and River Road to use some paved quiet backroads. It is an easy scenic ride on good pavement, with some mild hills. I took the route off the rail trail here because in years past the section of rail trail between Lisbon and River Road had the worst surface conditions: deep sand, ballast rocks and dust clouds. The backroads are a pleasant and scenic ride, a good alternative. Over the past couple of years, the surface conditions on sections of the rail trail have been greatly improved via a collaboration between the Ammonoosuc Valley ATV Club, NH Bureau of Trails and the xNHAT. Now you can choose between staying on the rail trail between Lisbon and River Road or using the backroads. If doing an out-back, take the backroad when going eastward and return on the rail trail. Both are a good ride!
Please do not bail on the rail trail and opt to ride on the edge of Route 302, it is dangerous. What shoulder is there is all cracked and it is the major highway for cars and trucks with a 50 mph speed limit (you know they are moving faster than that). NOT fun, You will prefer and enjoy taking your time getting through the few gnarly spots on the rail trail and enjoy the views and quiet, too. There are fewer gnarly parts than in the past due to the surfacing project! We have been grading/surfacing the worst parts! More of the new surface is coming in 2025! The grants for this work are from the Ammonoosuc Valley ATV Club, the NH Bureau of Trails, and match funding from the xNHAT via your donations! Thank You for your support, it makes a difference, you will notice the improvements! If you want backroads, look on the maps page for the alternative, hilly route on backroad on the western side of the river from Lisbon to Woodsville.
The newer section of the Ammonoosuc RT from Littleton to Oxbow Drive in Bethlehem has loose gravel scattered here and there, thick is some areas. You will need to bounce though some of it for short bits. Gates have been installed on this section of trail that will help keep the motorized users off and the trail surface in better condition. A surfacing project is scheduled on this section in summer 2025.
Route 116 From Oxbow Drive to Whitefield Center
The road ride from Oxbow to Whitefield is not bad. It has good pavement, a big wide shoulder for most of the way and good lines of sight. The big hill is not as bad as it looks! Stay single file and be good sharers of the roadway. It is a a fine ride for those used to road riding, BUT the spirit of the xNHAT is to be OFF-ROAD or on backroads, so we are working with the NH Bureau of Trails, snowmobile clubs, the Bureau of Rail and Transit to extend the rail trail further eastward towards Whitefield. In 2025 another 2.6 miles of this part of the xNHAT route will be on rail trail, rather than on the shoulder Route 116. We are getting there, mile by mile as we obtain grants and your donations to help get this done! So far, 4.4 miles of the 11 needed have been accomplished, 2.6 more miles this year.
The Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge is a delight as usual. Do stop in there at the observation deck on Cherry Pond for a scenic break to enjoy the views, lunch and snacks. Look for beaver activities in the ponds alongside the rail trail.
The xNHAT is routed off the rail trail onto Meadow, Israel River and Valley Roads for the views! Plus, in mid June, the lupines in the fields are in full bloom. The rail trail has lots of trees with some obstructed views of the mountains, but these quiet backroads have wide open views. If you are doing an out-back starting from the western trailhead in Woodsville, or starting from Whitefield, go eastward on the xNHAT route for the views, then take the rail trail when heading west on your way back.
On Israel River Road, stop at the campground for a bathroom break and visit the small camp store for treats, supplies and a water refill. They have ice cream treats in the freezer case!
Valley Road changes from paved to dirt, and typically during the summer there will be a day or two when the road gets graded. The washboard and potholes disappear, BUT for those days and a day or so later, until it packs back down, the surface is likely a bit tedious. The views will be worth it!
The Presidential Rail Trail from Jefferson Notch Road to Gorham is a great ride. However, there are a few spots that are rougher than others. You will enjoy the newly restored railbed surface between Pinkham B Road and Jefferson Notch Road. We will improve the surface in the section between Gorham and Pinkham B Road, its on the To-Do list.
The rail trail from Gorham to the western end of Hogan Road is shared with a lot of ATVs and they have not been kind to the trail surface. Grin and bear it, it is not long and we need to share the big trestle bridge that spans Route 16 and the Androscoggin River. There is smaller bridge that spans the power canal about a half mile past the trestle bridge. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THIS SMALLER BRIDGE is the RIGHT turn onto a singletrack to access Hogan Road via a short signal track. There are signs and a (maybe) a pink ribbon (these ribbons seen to disappear.. squirrels, ravens?)! Mountain bikers will enjoy trying to bike the single track and all of Hogan Road. It is a fun challenge! Others will just hop off the bike and walk some of those rougher sections. That OK! Enjoy the road and be safe! It is a really nice trip though the woods next to the river.....however....see above about the flooding issues....
North Road (paved) from Shelburne to Bethel is a nice road ride. It is a quiet scenic road, with good pavement almost all the way. The traffic stays on Route 2, so North Road is a good bike ride even on busy summer weekends. There are some short hills, but what goes up slowly goes down quickly.
Saying this again: The route is NOT suitable for a skinny tire road bike! Remember that this is an "Adventure" NOT a smooth easy boring blah route!
At any season of the year you can find some places with mud, puddles, chunky gravel, washboard and soft spots on the rail trails and dirt roads, but remember it is an "adventure" so you will manage get through these areas! Enjoy! The weather is always changing, so check the forecasts carefully and be prepared for warm or cold weather, rain, wind... and also many beautiful days!
If it is dry, dust may be present on the rail trail sections shared with ATVs. (we have been working on this dust issue with the ATV Club and the NH Bureau of Trails, our new surface material is fantastic: smooth and no dust, good for all of the allowed users!)
In 2022, The Ammonoosuc Rail Trail was extended 4.4 miles eastward from Littleton! The new section goes from Industrial Park Road to Oxbow Drive. The surface is a packed mix of dirt, cinder and ballast. It was packed down by a vibratory roller, and it is now a better surface that what was left after the track and ties were removed, BUT it still has some areas of chunky ballast. It is NOT a smooth stone dust surface, it is more of an adventure than that. It is NOT good for a skinny tire road bike, but good for most everything else, it works. This eliminates biking on a busy section of Route 116 in Littleton, avoiding the intersection of Routes 116 and 302.
Here is the route in lots of detail:
Traveling eastward from Woodsville to Littleton and beyond:
When on the Ammonoosuc Rail Trail, you will get to Industrial Park Road, the first major road crossing at about 20 miles from Woodsville. You will see a big parking lot across the road and the "Frozen Adventures" ice cream stand in the parking lot to the right. Cross the road carefully and you will see the rail trail on the left side of the parking lot. Follow the rail trail and you will see the river and the town of Littleton on the left. If you are not going into town (but you should, its delightful!), just follow the rail trail about 4.4 miles to the current "End of the Line" at Oxbow Drive, a dirt road that is adjacent to where the rail trail ends. Take Oxbow Drive eastward for a very short bit uphill where it will intersect with Route 116. Take a right and follow 116 North to Whitefield. Ride safely on the shoulder, and be grateful that the new rail trail avoided a few of the hills and traffic on Route 116 (not ALL of the hills or traffic, however...).
To stop in Littleton for lodgings, food, brewery, cafe, market, candy, etc., exit the rail trail at Riverside Drive, by going left where the trail crosses the road. You will see a pumpkin colored house ahead on your right. There is a narrow dirt bike/ped pathway, right in front of the pumpkin colored house. You will feel like you are crossing their front yard! You are, and that is OK, but stay on the pathway, DO NOT use their grass! Note the suspension bridge there, a fun way to get to the Main Street of Littleton. Return to the rail trail by the pedestrian covered bridge to Riverglen Lane, ride the rail trail out to Route 302 by The Little Grill and carefully cross Route 302. Stay on the rail trail to the end where the trail ends just before the tracks/ties begin. Exit there onto Oxbow Drive and go up this short dirt road to ride on 116 North to Whitefield.
When heading west from Whitefield towards Littleton:
Oxbow Drive is a dirt road on the south side of Route 116. It is about 7.5 miles from the center of Whitefield. As you are riding westward on the shoulder of Route 116, Look for it on your left, it is before a hill. USE CAUTION TO CROSS ROUTE 116!! Be patient and wait for a clear crossing, the cars and trucks are moving fast down the hills, so just wait for a safe time to cross. Enter Oxbow Drive and go a short distance down the dirt road, the rail trail is on your left. Enjoy it all the way in to Littleton. If you want to access the town, you can exit the rail trail at Cottage Street (Route 302) across from the Little Grill Restaurant (the old Railroad Station). Go right and turn left almost immediately at the Freehouse Restaurant and Littleton Bike Shop. Ride to the bike/ped covered bridge and cross over to each the amenities on Main Street.
Please email us if you have any questions: [email protected]
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*** The xNHAT is not suitable for a skinny tire road bike!
Have I said this enough???
The on-road sections are certainly fine for a road bike (North Road in particular) but YOU WILL NOT enjoy the entire route on skinny tires. The surfaces of the rail trails and dirt roads are best for wider tires (35mm or more is better), gravel bikes, hybrids and slick or slightly knobby tire mountain bikes. A mountain bike with heavy knobby tires will be ok on the dirt roads and trails, but sluggish overkill on the paved and smooth dirt road sections. Wider tires will allow you to look around and enjoy the scenery, as compared to constantly looking at the changeable surface conditions in front of you.
We suggest downloading the GPS tracks onto your smart phone or GPS, getting the FREE fold out map AND carrying the cue sheet for route details (print out the cue sheet from the maps/cue sheet page). Better to have too much information than too little.
There are a few places where it is not easy to see the turn, so best to have all the info available: getting off of Hogan Road onto the Presidential Rail Trail in Gorham, getting onto the Ammonoosuc Rail Trail off of River Road in Lisbon, getting onto Meadow, Israel River and Valley Roads in Jefferson (these roads parallel the rail trail for a few miles and provide stellar views that are not seen from the rail trail's green tunnel!)
You have likely noticed the word "Adventure" in the name of the Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail. This is in there because you will certainly find adventures along the way. Along with the scenic beauty of the mountains, forest, fields, ponds, rivers and streams, the adventures include variable trail and road surfaces, sudden detours, weather, washouts. The rail trails are generally "natural" surfaces (mostly hard packed, consisting of cinder, dirt, some ballast, gravel... NOT the beautifully manicured hard packed stone dust or paved surfaces of the flatlands!). ATVs are a North Country favorite sport, you will see them on the Ammonoosuc Rail Trail (a good example of sharing the trails) and on a short section of the easternmost part of the Presidential Rail Trail (they can be numerous here, grin and bear this short section, the ATVS have wreaked the trail surface), especially on weekends.
So, enjoy the challenges along the way, they make for the best stories to share for years to come.
Ammonoosuc Rail Trail near Woodville: The bridge over Route 302 was replaced and decked with wood planks, but the larger ballast rocks are still in place as you approach the bridge from either side. Please use caution!
Ammonoosuc Rail Trail: From Woodsville to Lisbon:
Woodsville to Bath is Ok. Bath to Lisbon, well, it has some issues, but they come and go. We are working on this, I think this is currently the bumpiest part. It will get a ledgepack surface this summer!
On August 30, 2022, the section of the trail in Lisbon behind the furniture factory received a new surface! It goes only about 0.6 mile, an experiment to test the surface material for use by motorized and non-motorized trail users. They say it can't be done, but we think that "Chief", of Chief's Quarry in Vermont, has put together a magic mix for us. So far it is a BIG improvement to the trail! We will be watching this for its resistance to washouts, ruts, washboard and dust. After the water and now mud season, the surface is looking great! the surface has no dust issues! We are collaborating with the ATV Club and the NH Bureau of Trails to do more restoration and resurfacing in 2023!
In the other sections of the rail trail there are areas of gravely stuff, especially around the gates, so use caution there. You will appreciate wider tires here. Adventure, remember? What's that new gravel bike for, anyway?? The gravel is being flung off to the side by the ATVS, which is good news, BUT, at the end of the season, the ATVs create washboard, bad news... typically you will be able to avoid it if you stay on the sides of the trail. There are a few lumpy areas south of the tunnel near Lisbon. Spring means wet and mud and potholes and leftover washboard. The tail will be graded and improved once equipment can get in there.
The ATVs in this area are typically mellow and enjoying the scenery as much as you are. They will typically wave and slow down when they see you. Wave and move over to the side of the trail. Stay in your line when they appraoch, and don't be a squirrel darting back and forth across the trail. This rail trail is a good example of all trail users sharing the trail well. There can be rare exceptions to this rule on both sides.
On-road section from Lisbon (Bishop and Lyman Roads) to Rt 302: Paved roads, all good, some places have really nice pavement, the worst section was paved smoothly on 2021!
Rt 302 to River Road and back on the rail trail: Some of the pavement is good, some not as good. The river views are very pleasant in this area. Part of River Road is dirt. It is a much better ride on the dirt road than the (gravelly) rail trail in this area, so stay on River Road, don't be tempted to get onto the rail trail too early. There is a KOA campground ACROSS the river from where you are riding on River Road, you will see the camper vehicles along the riverside through the trees. AFTER you pass by this campground located on the other side of the river, start looking for the right turn onto a short uphill rocky dirt access road that goes about 30 yards to rejoin the Rail Trail. There is a small No Trespassing sign in the woods at the turn, this means to not continue straight on the dirt road, you will end up in a private yard at the Dead End. Instead, go up this short dirt access road to the rail trail and take a left, go thru the gate and continue on the rail trail heading towards Littleton. Be cautious, occasionally trucks haul gravel from quarries located off of River Road.
Ammonoosuc Rail Trail: From River Road to Littleton: It typically is hard packed and in better shape than the more westerly sections.
NEW SECTION OF RAIL TRAIL from Littleton to Oxbow Road: 4.4 miles! See description above! It has some issues, but MUCH better that being on a busy roadway.
Oxbow Road to Whitefield to Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge (Rt 116, Hazen and Airport Roads): Paved roads, not what the xNHAT is all about but we are working on this. Route 116 is a true road ride... it has a good shoulder, good pavement and good lines of sight. However, use your road riding skills and stay far right on the shoulder, single file. You will climb and you will see more cars and trucks here than on any other road of the xNHAT. This up/down road ride will be eventually be converted to a rail trail ride. It is looking good for another 2.6 miles of rail corridor to be converted to rail trail in the late fall of 2023. That's 2.6 less miles on Route 116. Yay!
Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge: The 4 mile section of the Presidential Rail Trail in the refuge is in good shape. The work done 3 years ago to restore, crown, ditch, add new culverts and 4 Beaver Deceivers has made this section good for early season use. However....the new ledge pack surface is more coarse than a typical stone dust rail trail. Some sections are more "more coarse" than others. Raking and continued use has improved the surface. There is a porta-potty (May to November) and a Dero Fixit Bike Repair Station and pump in the parking lot at Airport Road.
Meadows, Israel River and western end of Valley Road: Paved and in good shape. These roads have excellent views of the Presidential Range, and they travel though some of the best fields of lupine in mid to late June. Take these roads as a more scenic option than the rail trail in this area!
Valley Road (dirt section). This road is typically in good shape. Panoramic mountain views are always here to see if you are lucky to have clear skies. There will be some snow dusting the mountain tops this month, it is great to see the snow as spring arrives!
For the panoramic mountain views, be sure to exit the rail trail after Pondicherry onto Meadows Road (Route 115A), follow the cue sheet and map carefully here! Do not stay on the rail trail or you will miss the panoramas. Take Meadows, Israel River and Valley Roads eastward. If doing a looped day ride out of Pondicherry, I suggest doing the Meadows-Israel River-Valley Road route EASTWARD for the panorama, then return westward via the rail trail.
Presidential Rail Trail, Jefferson Notch Road to the Bowman parking lot: You will encounter a short section of mud, a few big rocks and soft areas within a 0.3 mile section to the west of the Israel River Bridge. All this is ridable or walkable with caution. It is better, but there are some ruts, from the bridge eastward. All rideable, just keep our eyes open for any issues to ride around. Stop your bike to look around and soak in the views! There is some rough gravel right at the edges of the Israel River Bridge.
Presidential Rail Trail, Bowman to Pinkham B Road: There are a few sandy spots, soft areas and a few short bits of gravelly surface. here is another section that will be restored late this year. The downhill rail grade is GREAT! You may see moose and bear, they are often viewed in Randolph and in the Pondicherry area. There is a porta-potty for all to use at the Pinkham B Road area from May to November. Look to the right side of the fire station/public works building, it is partially hidden by pine trees!
Pinkham B Road to Gorham: Wow, what a difference the restoration work done in June of 2021 has made on this trail! Enjoy this 9.5 mile downhill gem!
Gorham to Hogan Road: UGH!!! The ATVs have caused damage to this section of the trail. This short section (Rt 2 parking lot to the junction with Hogan Road) is shared with ATVs. There can be LOTS of them on the weekends. From this location they can access 1000 miles of trail, so they come from everywhere to enjoy this riding mecca. To control dust in the residential area, about a 0.1 mile section of the rail trail was paved. Enjoy this short section! HOWEVER......After the pavement ends you WILL have soft areas and loose rocks. It can be a bit better if the rain has packed it down. Take it slowly, walk the worst spots and take it as part of the adventure, it will not be bad for too long, you will be on Hogan Road soon. This issue needs to be addressed, somehow the trail must be restored and be enjoyable for ALL allowed users.
Hogan Road: In good shape (for Hogan Road)! Likely some mud and wet areas, but Hogan always has some issues. Part of The Adventure. It is a beautiful unmaintained dirt road. The rocky areas, sand, etc. from the big floods and washouts of 2017 are all still there...part of the fun. It has been fun to weave around the puddles, obstacle course style. Most consider this to the be best part of the entire route, a few others say just the opposite. Something for everyone on this route! Look for the Osprey nest on a new platform near the power poles. The osprey may be angry at you for being close to their nest, they may squawk and dive towards you..
Finding Hogan Road and the Presidential Rail Trail:
To find Hogan Road from the rail trail, heading east: The short little access trail is IMMEDIATELY on the right after crossing the short bridge over the power canal, BEFORE THE GATE. It really, truly is immediately after the bridge, look hard to your right. The access entrance has 2 small xNHAT signs: a small signs on a birch tree for the xNHAT and a hiking trail, anther sign next to the gate. Use your cue sheet and watch your odometer. If you miss this entrance, you can access Hogan Road from an open parking/work/staging area on the right about 0.1 mile from the small bridge over the power canal.
To find the Presidential Rail Trail from Hogan Road, going WEST... Once you pass the old brick power building/dam, you will go slightly uphill and back into the woods. When you emerge to an open area, there will be many big tall power poles on your right carrying power lines. Up ahead on the left will be a narrow single track that leads steeply downhill. There is a sign on a tree, but it is at the edge of the woods and likely covered with leafy branches. I cannot put signs on the power poles, which would have made this easier! When the power pole and guy wires are right near the dirt roadway, look to the left for that single track. If you miss this, a short distance ahead is a rough dirt road access to a staging area for the power company. It also goes steeply down to the left. The rail trail will be visible, take a left and deal with the ATVs, dust and some unpleasant, some bad surface conditions for about 1.2 miles. You will be pleased at that point to be on the non-motorized section of the Presidential Rail Trail, a highlight of the route!
North Road to Bethel: All paved, a fantastic pavement ride. Most of the pavement is new as of 2 years ago. Some sections are not new and require the usual care looking for cracks and broken pavement.
Please realize that conditions change a lot, especially after rain. I try to keep up with everything, and rely on cyclists and walkers, like you, to help keep this Trail Conditions page up to date! Email me if you see an issue that needs to be shared with other trail users and the NH Bureau of Trails: [email protected]
Enjoy your ride!! s
April 9, 2021. Israel River Bridge heading west towards Jefferson Notch Road. You will encounter some wet and muddy spots for about 0,3 mile.
June 16, 2021. Chris the excavator operator sculpts the Presidential Rail Trail, Gorham to Pinkham B Road. The restoration includes restoring the drainage ditches and crowning the trail so that water will drain away quickly away to the sides of the trail, not right down the middle!
This is the tallest beaver dam I have ever seen. The water is lapping at the trails edge. May 5, 2020, Presidential Rail Trail, Jefferson.
June 1st, What a difference a Beaver Deceiver can make! The height of the black outlet pipe is now controlling the water level. The new lowered pond level will not threaten the trail anymore but will still be good for the beavers and the surrounding wetlands. Win Win Win.
May 2, 2020 The Ammonoosuc Rail Trail has its issues with uneven surfaces and gravel at the gates. Caution!
May 2, 2020. The Ammonooosuc Rail Trail has its various issues or "Adventures", but it is a beautiful ride along the river, well worth the various surface conditions!
Here is Hogan Road, the eastern section, no problem with conditions here! This area is elevated from the riverside, so no damage from the flooding.
New railings on a bridge located near Gorham on the Presidential Rail Trail.
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