The commuter parking area in ayer has been closed during the summer of 2019 for the construction of a new parking garage that will serve the commuter rail station as well as the bike trail. Nashua river rail trail from nashua to ayer new hampshire. Starts at nashua city hall and goes a little over a mile west. 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.
Featured content 2021 trail grants awardees support community connections on and off trails top 10 trails in new hampshire five top trails that make the case for americas recreational trails program four rail trails that are part of transformative environmental cleanup projects new hampshires londonderry rail trail 7 top trail picks from trail lovers like you on traillink. Park in pepperell, and go in either direction for a wonderful ride though woods, along the river and away from traffic. Nashua heritage railtrail new hampshire trails traillink. In 1874, an extension was opened up to portland, maine. Yudicky loop mountain bike trail, hollis, new hampshire. In 1982, the last freight train ran the rails and today the only section still operating is between worcester and ayer. The trail is built on the former rail corridor of the hollis branch of the boston and maine railroad.
Nashua river rail trail is a 12 mile popular rail trail family friendly trail located near hollis new hampshire. Hiking and walking nashua river watershed association. Nashua rivery rail trail is a nice bike path that runs between nashua, nh and ayer, ma. It also contains a small piece of the east coast greenway, a 3000mile bike tour down the atlantic coast that links canada to key west, florida. The worcester, nashua and rochester railroad was a railroad line that was to link the city of worcester, massachusetts, to the city of portland, maine, via the new hampshire cities of nashua and rochester, by merging several small shortline railroads typical of the earliest north american railways together.
Trail rideyudicky farm conservation area nashua, nh. Last minute hotel near nashua river rail trail, pepperell ma. Dunstable state line parking 10 gravel spaces take rte. Hollis conservation and recreation map 2018 pdf, includes trails. In new hampshire some portions of the line belong to the beaver brook trust in hollis. There are some speed demon bikers, but its not too bad. Here the rail trail is built alongside the rails, sometimes. Blazing the way for a 16mile rail trail through the heart of the souhegan valley. Connecticut, maine, massachusetts, new hampshire, rhode island and vermont rails to trails conservancy wilderness press, jun 17, 2007 travel 216 pages. There is a metered parking lot behind city hall or utilize onstreet parking.
Not to bad for our first official bike trip of the year. The nashua river rail trail sits on the former hollis branch of the boston and maine railroad. Explore the best trails in nashua, new hampshire on traillink. If you have any questions, suggestions, or would like to help with the maintenance of the trails, please feel free to contact any trails committee members or. Nashua heritage railtrail is a popular dog friendly hike in nashua. The nashua heritage railtrail is one of 1600 rail trails supported by rails to trails conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. It is a transformative project that is going to have a major beneficial. No description for nashua river rail trail trail has been added yet.
With more than 94 trails covering 569 miles youre bound to find a perfect trail for you. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Rail trails bike trails bicycle rails to trails biking. Nashua river rail trail massachusetts trails traillink. The trail heads north from main st past the parking lot. On this rail trail, the trail exists to the left, right and where the right of way is narrow, even in between the rails. May 24, 2019 from ayer, the trail branches out to groton on one side and to pepperell and dunstable on the other, stretching to the nashua, new hampshire line. The definitive guide to new hampshires rail trails. Massachusetts and new hampshires nashua river rail trail. Nashua river rail trail mountain biking trail hollis, nh. Nashua heritage rail trail is a popular dog friendly hike in nashua. Friends of the nashua river rail trail home facebook.
Greater nashua habitat for humanity, hollis, new hampshire. Indian head rail trail northern central railroad trail rock creek trail washington, baltimore and annapolis trail western maryland rail trail. With more than 94 nashua trails covering 569 miles, youre bound to find a perfect trail like the stevens rail trail or common pathway. The northern end of this paved multiuse trail is off gilson rd. Welcome rail and transit nh department of transportation. Nh rail trails the definitive guide to new hampshires rail trails. Riding on a saturday morning at yudicky farm conservation area in nashua, nh shot 100% on my gopro hero5 sessionstrava. The history of the old railroad bed on the west side of the nashua river in epperell was studied by historian ronald karr and told in his books on the old railroads of new england. City hall and the start of the trail is on your left. Nashua group says light rail could arrive by 2023 new. Massachusetts bike trails cape cod rail trail ashuwillticook rail trail norwottock rail trail the mass central rail trail minuteman bikeway nashua river rail trail michigan bike trails. It is anticipated that construction on this section will be completed in 2021.
The registered agent on file for this company is not available. All of the trails have rocks and exposed roots through out. Nashua river rail trail massachussetts biking va rail trails. The last freight line to run on the rails was in 1982. Nov 08, 2019 new england in autumn is natures spectator sport, and a special place to view its riotous colors is the nashua river rail trail, spanning just over 12 miles in massachusetts and spilling into new hampshire. Rail trails 11 books by rails to trails conservancy. The nashua heritage rail trail begins adjacent to city hall on main street in downtown nashua. Nashua river rail trail the nashua river rail trail is one of 1600 rail trails supported by rails to trails conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. This area is comprised of 190 acres of conservation land. Mine falls park, nashua, nh a great place to walk and its right in the heart of nashua. Nashua river rail trail ayer 2021 all you need to know. Jan 08, 2019 a rail transit group formed by the nashua mayors office says a publicprivate partnership could bring passenger rail to the state by 2023. Nashua river rail trail rail trails washington dc biking virginia bike trails.
The nashua river rail trail sits on the former hollis branch of the boston and maine railroad, which follows an old nashaway indian trail. Planning commission to examine opportunity for rail trail. You ride along the river, so it is pretty scenic and you may see different types of birds and maybe a deer. Last minute hot rate hotel deals in nashua river rail trail. The trail is primarily used for walking, running, and road biking. Nashua river rail trail railtrail history traillink. Bicycling the nashua river rail trail, ayer, ma nashua, nh. Friends of the souhegan valley rail trail is a new hampshire domestic nonprofit corporation filed on march 2, 2021. The nashua river rail trail stretches from southern nashua, new hampshire. This multiuse trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 236 ft green climb.
Previously an unused railroad corridor, this rail trail is now a great place to walk fido in nashua. Take right on hollis street to new hampshire state line. Our favorite new hampshire bike trail is the nashua canal trail in beautiful, wooded mine falls park, nashua. Nashua river watershed association hiking and walking. Addie checking out the fish in the pond at the end of the nashua river rail trail when we reached the nashua end of the trail, we were surprised to find nothing but a parking lot and one dirty portapotty sans toilet paper. Rail trails 11 books by rails to trails conservancy may 15, 2018 4. From the rail trail, take the new ramp near pine street, right by the nashua heritage rail trail community garden. The blue blazed path is called the nancy johnson trail and leads you to the pond west trail meeting at the back side of the pond.
The trail is 11 miles long and takes you through ayer, groton, dunstable, and pepperell stopping just short of the new hampshire border. The definitive guide to multiuse trails in maine, new hampshire, and vermont part of. Souhegan valley railwithtrail nh rail trails coalition. Another very popular recreational spot in west boylston is the mass central rail trail which runs alongside the scenic quinapoxet river in the area where the quinapoxet meets the stillwater river to form the south branch of the nashua river. The companys filing status is listed as good standing and its file number is 864890. There are portopottys located at the parking lot, along with a sign board. Pedestrians using the rail trail will be detoured around the work area. Mine falls park is a 325acre park bordered by the nashua river and the mill pond and canal, once used for generating power in nashua s mills. This trail runs from behind the santander bank in downtown ayer, ma to the south side of nashua, nh and is paved and reasonably flat. It is mostly flat but does have some gently rolling hills. This is the beginning of the railyard district, mayor jim donchess said. We hide hotel names so you can find 4star hotels at 2star prices.
Whether youre looking for an easy walking trail or a bike trail like the stevens rail trail and common pathway. Biking a new hampshire rail trail nh rail trails coalition. Thanks to all for attending todays dedication for the new pedestrian bridge from mine falls park to downtown. Thanks to nashua park and recreation for all the books.
Number 34 on the new hampshire rail trail challenge. But that also has a convenience store and ice cream shop, so its a good place to stop anyway. Points of interest include a halfmile rocky gorge and upper, middle, and lower purgatory falls. Hiking trails around nashua nashua, nh aarp in your city. Nashua, new hampshire, on the opposite end of the trail, offers a milelong section terminating at a picturesque pond framed by trees. The trail passes under the dramatic i190 bridge over the quinapoxet and goes on to the historic springdale mill site in holden, where you can take a selfguided tour of the mill ruins. For a long offroad run, enjoy the nashua river rail trail, which goes for 12 miles between nashua, nh and ayer, ma. Worcester, nashua and rochester railroad wikipedia. Nashuas railyard district project is starting to take shape. Aug 11, 2019 nashua two projects aimed at bringing more housing to downtown received approval during thursday nights planning board meeting, and will serve as the start of the new railyard district. Welcome to the nashua rail committees update on passenger rail in southern nh. The few road crossings are not busy, other than the one in pepperell center.
Maples, oaks, beeches and birches adorn the paved pathway that connects a handful of quaint towns northwest of boston. Sep 08, 20 boris, addie, and me crossing the massachusettsnew hampshire border on the nashua rail trail. It is the most complete and accurate description of all new hampshires rail trails. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. The south side has lovewell pond and lots of manmade features, the north side is tight, twisty new england singletrack, and the recentlyadded conservation land has a sweet 3mile doubletrack that can be added to the wormhole trail and windigo trail for. The nashua and rochester railroad was formed in 1847, extending a railway line to rochester, new hampshire, on the maine border. At about its midpoint it goes through downtown pepperell. The nashua river rail trail nh rail trails coalition. Passenger rail for new hampshire is alive and well. Visit nashua river rail trail on your trip to ayer or. Best places to run in nashua, new hampshire great runs. Friends of the nashua river rail trail april 23, 2020 announcement to friends of this nrrt page. The nashua rail transit committee says without a sea.
List of new hampshire rail trails nh rail trails coalition. Nashua river rail trail from nashua to ayer is a 12. The trail passes under the dramatic i190 bridge over the quinapoxet and goes on to the historic springdale mill site in holden, where you can take a selfguided. It is about 21 miles or so roundtrip if you complete the entire path end to end. The eaton street bridge deck along the nashua rail trail will be closed on friday 1122 and saturday 1123 for much needed repair work. The nashua river rail trail stretches from southern nashua, new hampshire, to downtown ayer, massachusetts, connecting to the towns of pepperell and groton. Numerous wet areas are crossed by utilizing a variety of. From route 3 everett turnpike in nashua take exit 5e to route 111 w hollis st east to main st. Mine falls park is a 325acre park bordered by the nashua river and the mill pond and canal, once used for generating power in nashua.
Dog friendly hiking trails in nashua, nh bringfido. Part of it is along the nashua river, and most of it is shady and rural. The quietest and most peaceful rail trail ride in massachusetts is arguably the nashua river rail trail 12. Massachusetts and ends about a mile inside new hampshire state in nashua. Alex bernhard, vice president of the friends of the northern rail trail in merrimack county, nh a must for every trail aficionados bookshelf. The nashua river rail trail runs from ayer, ma to nashua, nh the nashua river runs along the western border of ayer. In nashua, new hampshire, the nashua river runs through the center of the old downtown area which is experiencing a strong revival. In nh you can access the southwest park trails and cold brook neighborhood trail. Ground broken on downtown parking garage sentinel and.
Friends of the souhegan valley rail trail in nashua, nh. This paved rail trail runs from ayer center, through groton and pepperell, to the outskirts of nashua. Of all these massachusetts rail trails, the cape cod rail trail 22. An expert whitewater kayaker, his first book, sierra whitewater, described rivers in californias sierra nevada. The railroad programs include track inspection and safety investigation in cooperation with the federal railroad administration, a revolving loan program for railroads, a dedicated railroad fund for improvements to stateowned rail lines, and. It is a short trail that takes you through one of the first. Ashuwillticook rail trail in the berkshires region danvers rail trail norwottuck rail trail mass central section. The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to. Mar 20, 2021 purgatory watershed, mont vernon, nh this 248 acre conservation area has about 7 miles of trails. This latter approach would break the rules for a rail with trail for an active railroad, which follows the example of the wowwinni and winnipesauke river trails. I visit the nashua river rail trail nearly every month, and it rewards me with something. Nashua heritage rail trail new hampshire alltrails. Oct 03, 2020 this 11 mile bike trail goes from ayer, ma to nashua, nh. 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.
Follow sand hill road to parking area on the right after crossing rail trail. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this rail trail is now a great place to walk fido in groton. This newsletter covers recent developments at both the state and federal levels for the implementation of the capital corridor project. Stop in pepperell center for ice cream at charlottes or head down to doc davis or lunch at breens. It is a must for anyone who wants to explore the beauty of new hampshire by bike.
There are a few places for parking and easy access along the trail, in groton, east pepperell and at the south end in ayer and the north end in s. Click on the newsletter link below for more information. Indicate member trail organizations which have provided. The town also offers a wide array of other biking routes around the. Nashua river westside trail pepperell, ma official website. While there can be a lot of people using it, the path is pretty wide and theres usually not a problem. Dec 12, 2017 new hampshire has a good mix of suburban and rural trails. Nashua river rail trail pepperell 2021 all you need to know. Take a right on nod road and right on sand hill road. Apr 01, 2021 one of the most instantly recognizable and vital parts of the city of nashua, mine falls park is 325acres and includes forest, wetlands and open fields.
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