Today, however, the railroads are abandoned, but not forgotten. The nashua heritage rail trail begins adjacent to city hall on main street in downtown nashua. Nashua rail trail northern rail trail piscataquog trail pond iche ry r a lt. The paved rail trail travels 11 miles between ayer and nashua, new hampshire. The preserve provides trails through oldgrowth forest, along very active beaver ponds and open meadows. The nashua river rail trail is built along former hollis branch of. The unpaved walking and running trail loops around dorrs pond, is approximately 10 wide and 0. Motorized vehicles are restricted north of melendy road. Nashua river rail trail massachussetts biking va rail trails. Users of multiuse trails may include hikers, bikers, equestrians, ohrvs, snowshoers, crosscountry skiers, and sled dogs. Includes capsule histories of the abandoned railroads that formerly operated in new hampshire, followed by detailed descriptions of the trails that have taken their place.
The nashua river rail trail stretches from southern nashua, new hampshire, to downtown ayer, massachusetts, connecting to the towns of pepperell and groton. Dover bike trails maps of bike routes in dover, nh. The committee is charged with making recommendations and development of a strategy to the mayor and the board of aldermen for bringing passenger rail to nashua. It is anticipated that construction on this section will be completed in 2021. The map below shows a parking area with convenient. Online store browse a selection of nh state park stickers, patches, pins, tshirts and more in our online gift shop. Books and maps for running, walking around the population centers of new hampshire, with routes in manchester, nashua, portsmouth, concord, and lebanon nh, including livingston park, mine falls park, peirce island, and new castle trails. Martin shares his extensive knowledge and experience in inviting descriptions illustrated with 3 meticulous maps and over 180 photographs of scenery, railroad artifacts, and trail conditions. With 60 rural, suburban, and urban trails threading through 622 miles, railtrails new england covers maine, vermont, new hampshire, rhode island, massachusetts, and connecticut. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. New hampshire 11 miles away on a flat and scenic rail to trail bike way. West side arena, northeast delta dental stadium, thibault field, goffstown rail trail. Members of a conservation commission also may serve on other municipal boards and commissions, including, but not limited to a historic district commission established under rsa 673.
Members of a conservation commission shall be residents of the city or town which they represent. The trail is built on the former rail corridor of the hollis branch of the boston and maine railroad. With more than 90 nashua trails covering 565 miles, youre bound to find a perfect trail like the stevens rail trail or common pathway. New hampshire rail trails new england rail heritage. Come travel the trail on foot or by bicycle look for birds, bears, moose, turkeys and wild flowers.
The nashua river rail trail is one of 1600 railtrails supported by railstotrails conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Nashua river rail trailthe nashua river rail trail follows the former hollis branch of the boston and maine corp. Turn left on country side drive, which will bring you to gilson rd. This page also contains links to other bicycle, rail, and transit related maps of interest. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite. Not to bad for our first official bike trip of the year. New hampshire rail trails is the most comprehensive guide yet written on. The trail travels along a varied and scenic landscape, and no motorized vehicles are allowed. This new section of rail trail will pick up where the heritage rail trail west ends and extend along east hollis street from main street to denton street, near the future rail station at 25 crown street. The appointed members shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and promulgate said recommendations and strategy documents no later than 120 days after the passing of this. The windham junction kitchen is located about 100 yds from the depot at the corner of depot and north lowell roads.
Martin has logged hundreds of hours and even more bicycle miles exploring every available trail on the rights of way of this states former railroads. Nashua river rail trail is a railtrails adventure located in or near ayer, ma. An expert whitewater kayaker, his first book, sierra whitewater, described rivers in californias sierra nevada. From route 3 everett turnpike in nashua take exit 5w to route 111 west for 2. The southwest park parking lot is located straight ahead. Massachusetts and ends about a mile inside new hampshire state in nashua. Parking areas for access to the trail are located in ayer, groton, and dunstable. Explore old rail lines and trolley routes, see trains as they are today, and bike down the historic pathways of the mighty iron horse. They can be purchased online or by calling us at 60327556 during ordinary business hours.
Nashua river watershed association hiking and walking. Nashua train derailment on main street nashua, nh a train derailed in nashua thursday afternoon on main street. The creation of riverside parks, hiking trails, and rail trails is a part of nrwas. The following parks have trails contained within them. The piscataquog trail is a 10 ft wide, paved recreational trail in the west side of manchester. Nashua river rail trail groton, massachusetts landmark. Nhdot has 7 new hampshire regional bicycle maps available at the links below for viewing or printing if you would like printed copies of these maps mailed to you, send an email request with your mailing address to sally. Explore the best trails in nashua, new hampshire on traillink. Nashua river rail trail ayer 2020 all you need to know. Nashua heritage rail trail community garden facebook. The trail includes elevated boardwalks through wetlands and access to fishing and boating. This landmark project by the nashua conservation commission links the recently acquired terrell homestead conservation land with nashua river trail and parking area. Hiking trails around nashua nashua, nh aarp in your city.
Massachusetts and new hampshires nashua river rail trail. New hampshire rail trails is the most comprehensive guide yet written on multiuse rail trails in new hampshire. It roughly follows the course of the nashua river, passing through the towns of ayer, groton, pepperell, and dunstable, massachusetts and ends about a mile across the new. Nashua train derailment on main street nashua, nh patch. Although available, parking is limited at roulston rd. The friends of the presidential rail trail have joined together to promote, protect, and maintain new hampshires presidential rail trail between gorham and whitefield for nonmotorized recreation during the snowfree times of the year. To reach the northern trailhead in nashua, new hampshire, from us 3, take exit 5 for nh 111 w toward pepperell, massachusetts about 14 miles north of lowell. Fun on foot new hampshire running, walking guide books. This wildlife preserve links to the nashua river rail trail. The trail is highly utilized by cyclists and pedestrians and allows residents from the west side of manchester to the amenities of downtown.
Featured content four railtrails that are part of transformative environmental cleanup projects new hampshires londonderry rail trail 7 top trail picks from trail lovers like you on traillink. While living in massachusetts, he worked for four years on the bruce freeman rail trail. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. Nashua river rail trail rail trails washington dc biking virginia bike trails. See more of nashua heritage rail trail community garden on facebook. One of the cars carried corrosive sodium hydroxide. Nashua heritage railtrail new hampshire trails traillink. Nashua city station railroad history captures and shares the early lifeblood of our communities the railroads that crisscrossed new hampshire. Nashua river rail trail massachusetts trails traillink. This twocolor book includes succinct descriptions of each trail from start to finish, plus ataglance summary information indicating permitted uses, surface type, length, and directions to trailheads for each trail. Crossing the new hampshire border, this 11mile beauty strip cuts through the towns of ayer, groton, pepperell, and dunstable. Combined, the windham and derry rail trails provide for 8 miles of a continuous paved rail trail. After moving to new hampshire, he spent many years working on the northern rail rail in merrimack county, while exploring, biking. It is a short trail that takes you through one of the first neighborhoods that was planned and built in conjunction with the creation of the textile mills.
New 30th edition of the hikers bible for new hampshires white mountains, with 16 newly described trails, many revisions, and new formatting. Trail that runs 11 miles from ayer, massachusetts to nashua, new hampshire. The most comprehensive guide yet written on multiuse rail trails in new hampshire, with inviting prose, 95 meticulous maps, and 180 photographs of railroad artifacts, scenery, and trail conditions. The city of manchester has many trails available for a variety of recreational uses. The trail user may, of course, travel eastward from the cherry pond parking lot on airport road in whitefield, or join the trail. Dates for winter use are determined by the new hampshire. Active railroads may allow recreational use only during the winter months on some lines.
Friends of the presidential rail trail explore the other. The most comprehensive guide yet written on multiuse rail trails in new hampshire, with inviting prose, 95 meticulous maps, and 180 photographs of railroad. In this expanded, updated edition of his very popular guide to new hampshires large network of rail trails, charles f. Bicycling the nashua river rail trail, ayer, ma nashua, nh. Nashua, new hampshire, on the opposite end of the trail, offers a milelong section terminating at a picturesque pond framed by trees. Trains connected out resource rich state with the cities and ports, and were essential to life. Five great paved rail trails in new england the boston globe. Android ios cl new hampshire new hampshire albany, ny boston cape cod catskills eastern ct glens falls hartford hudson valley long island maine new haven north jersey northwest ct oneonta plattsburgh potsdammassena rhode island south coast utica vermont watertown western mass worcester. The trail section in dunstable has views of the nashua river. Not too long ago, new hampshire was crisscrossed with railroads. Ayer, ma to the south side of nashua, nh and is paved and reasonably flat.
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