NH Rail Trail Sampler
New Hampshire has many wonderful rail trails showcasing the beautiful and diverse scenery to be found throughout the state. On our NH Sampler we’ll explore 4 of the most popular trails as we cycle through lush green forests, past cool rushing streams and rivers, and across gorgeous open landscapes framed by the majestic Presidential Mountains.
TOUR PRICING
Per Person Double Occ: $1089-- Single Occ: + $250
A deposit of 50% per person is required at time of reservation. You will be invoiced for balance, including any discounts or adjustments.
Please review our Reservation and Cancellation Policy before booking.
THE ESSENTIALS
Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Total Miles: 130 -- Daily Miles: 25 - 35
Meals: 2 Breakfasts; 1 Dinner
GETTING TO THE TOUR
Driving to the Tour: If you drive to the tour, we pick up at the Concord Park & Ride - Stickney Ave, Concord NH (parking is safe and free).
Flying In to the Tour: If you will fly in for the tour, Manchester Regional Airport is the closest Airport, but Boston Logan may offer better options and pricing. If you will fly into Logan Airport, you can use the convenient and inexpensive Boston Express Bus to travel to Londonderry NH, where we will pick you up. Please call our office and we can assist you with your travel plans.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Day 1: Cheshire Rail Trail : Fitzwilliam to Walpole
Cycling: 35 Miles
We’ll pick up all guests at the Concord Park & Ride and shuttle to the Cheshire Trailhead. As we cycle the Cheshire Rail Trail we’ll enjoy the beautiful scenery along our route, and we’ll pass through the longest “deep-cut”, where a railway has to cut a channel or trench through high ground, hills, or ridges to lay tracks, found in the Eastern US. We’ll stop for lunch in charming Keene, then continue to trail’s end where we’ll shuttle to Lebanon for our overnight.
Day 2: Northern Rail Trail : Lebanon to Webster Lake
Cycling: 40 Miles
The Northern Rail Trail spans 59 gorgeous miles from Lebanon to Boscawen, skirting the banks of beautiful Mascoma Lake, Highland Lake and Webster Lake and offering incredible views of the surrounding mountains. Along the ride you’ll encounter covered bridges, quaint towns and scenic vistas. Keep an eye out for Bald Eagles which make their home along Mascoma Lake. We’ll stop for lunch at locally-famous Danbury Country Store before ending the ride at Webster Lake and making our way to lovely Plymouth NH for a fun dinner social and our overnight stay.
Day 3: Ammonoosuc Rail Trail : Woodsville to Littleton
Cycling: 25 Miles
Today we head for New Hampshire’s famous White Mountains. We’ll jump on the Ammonoosuc Rail Trail where we’re treated to two unique covered bridges, and are surrounded by panoramic mountain views as we cycle our way to Lisbon for our lunch stop at the charming Lisbon Depot. After lunch we cycle our last leg into colorful Littleton, our stop for the evening. In Littleton, enjoy strolling Main St. with its lovely shops and wonderful eateries!
Day 4: Presidential Rail Trail : Littleton to Gorham
Cycling: 27 Miles
After a great breakfast, we set out for our final 27 miles to Gorham cycling on the Presidential Rail Trail. The views of these majestic, white-topped mountains splay out before us across green, flowered meadows. Our path will take us through lush and beautiful Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge, and along Israel River Road where we are engulfed by vistas of the Presidentials once more. In Gorham, we’ll cycle to our ride’s end at Big Day Brewing, where we hoist a frosty in celebration of our fabulous adventure across the beautiful Granite State!