That said, the Danbury Store in Danbury Depot is a great place to stop for sandwiches made to order near the midway point of this trail. Sports coverage includes football, basketball, and many more high school sports. This trail was good, but would recommend doing it when the weather is cooler. Rode about 80 miles from Boston, Ma before hitting the trail all the way into Lebanon. Approximately 33 miles to Lebanon, and 24 miles to Boscawen. Bridge work in Canaan on September 8, 2007 to redo the deck. Many miles through secluded wooded areas and several towns along the way if you are inclined to head off the trail, I wasn't. However, with only one major road crossing it is a very enjoyable trail. The median age was 38 years. Youker, Last August I did the part from Canaan west to Lebanon and this year I finished the trail from Canaan east to the county line at Zaccaria Road The trail was a bit rough but fine with a hybrid bike. 9 07. After a short while I encountered Webster Lake, where you can hop off the trail and stop for a swim if you like. For the most part, the trail is well-maintained with evidence of brush having been trimmed back earlier in the summer (though they could've done a better job of clearing the brush off to the side). We thought the first 10 miles were nice ,then it was a very narrow trail & buggy.lot of small bridges,some were in need of repair,need to pay attention.There was an area were the rail road ties were exposed about 10 miles from beginning.Just have to watch out..Rode past some lakes& huge rocks that were blasted out for trains..Was a pretty trail .. Could get muddy if rain .. We started our ride at the Hannah Duston parking lot in Boscawen. Located in Moodus, Connecticut, the three schools in the public school system are: East Haddam has been used as a filming location for many different films and TV shows including: East Haddam's "Devil's Hop Yard" is referred to in H. P. Lovecraft's The Dunwich Horror. V ER MON T’S INDE P ENDE NT V O IC E JANUARY 13-20, 2021 VOL.26 NO.15 SEVENDAYSVT.COM. In another mile, there are signs that direct you to the restaurants on Andover’s main street, just north of the trail. Quite a few others using the trail: walkers, bikers, joggers - good to see others enjoying it! I rode from Andover to Enfield and was very disappointed with the condition of the trail north of Danbury. Layout of the highways began in 1669 with Creek Row about ¼ mile east of the River and Town Street “The Great Highway” about ¼ mile east of Creek Row. Noticeable small uphill grade all the way out, which made the ride back easier. The trail has extensive use by horses and the divots from their hoofs create quite a bit of vibration on a bike. Hybrid bikes even with 35mm wide tires are good as there is little sand if any. Not a busy trail, but a nice trail. Both have parking and bathroom or porta potty facilities. Maps will be added as data becomes available. For the remaining 11 miles south, you’ll closely follow US 3 and the Merrimack River to the trail’s end at a cornfield in the southern reaches of Boscawen. Okay, I did once because there was a sign that said ice cream was to be had. I did 15 miles up from Franklyn for a 30 mile round trip and had a great ride. Mr. Brian Reas is superintendent of schools. The depot’s museum, caboose, and nearby freight house are operated by the Andover Historical Society and open weekends through the summer. Adam Chandler86/flickr. Yes, there are signs that indicate crossing a town line, but not one village was marked or identified as to the services that could be found. Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. The first 18 miles from Boscawen at least pass some lakes and the fringes of some towns. trail was great, saw geese gathering in orange getting ready to fly south. Lots of shade and you pass Mascoma Lake and there are a couple of spot that you can go in for a swim. Took photos of all but the whistle post east of Grafton, uploaded them to Flickr: http://flickr.com/photos/russnelson/tags/northernrailtrail/ There's a nice treatment of a former at-grade crossing. After that there will be two "Caution Bridge Crossing" signs for bridges. Phone number is 603-934-4404. I plan on doubling that mileage on my next visit here. The per capita income for the town was $28,112. to pick up the Northern Rail Trail for a ride to Potter Place in Andover, NH. This is the best rail trail I've been on - solid surface of crushed stone, quite wide, only rare spots of sand or water and those easily navigated. In an effort to protect the health and safety of our community, employees, and customers, our branch lobbies are currently closed to walk-ins, but all drive-up locations of Mascoma Bank are open and can handle most transactions. I did the entire trail in a series of out-and-back segments as I was riding alone. in Boscawen, NH. Lots and good parking at the end at Lebanon. At 6 miles there are the interesting remains of an old train rotator off the trail on the left. I am not grumbling about the above deficiencies - but improvement there would have made things a little easier. The evaluation found that the lake In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 56.6 square miles (147 km2), of which, 54.3 square miles (141 km2) of it is land and 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2) of it (3.96%) is water. Much can be done to improve signage and service amenities. Other than a sign propped up by an off trail ice cream shop, there was no signage on the trail about services in Andover or even that we were going by Andover. The roadbed is still just the ballast from the old railroad and is virtually unrideable, even on a mountain bike. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The Wisconsin Public Service Corporation (WPS) will invest approximately $300 million in pollution control technology, pay a civil penalty of $1.2 million, and spend $6 million on environmental mitigation projects to resolve violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA), according to the terms of a settlement with the United States, announced today by the Department of Justice … This trail is very nice. It's at 71 North Main Street in Franklin. 2. Can't wait for the trail to be extended all the way to Franklin. Beautiful scenery along the way on this early spring day. If you volunteer to provide these data, please ensure that reporting is consistent so that the data will be useful in evaluating trends in illness in the community over time. Youker. Friends of the Northern Rail Trail in Merrimack County, Friends of the Northern Rail Trail in Grafton County. It follows the river, and you can take some quick exits out to towns for a break if you want. So there's a slope down, a bit of rusty drainage, and a slope back up, but no cars. Bike)but the rest was great. See pricing and listing details of Lebanon real estate for sale. Granny Judy's Kitchen was a good place for lunch. Wide, crushed stone, smooth surface. Get a FREE Rail Trails Guidebook when you become a Member with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. Approximately 1.8 miles to Lebanon and 56 miles to Boscawen. I hadn't set a time schedule so I was more than willing to stop and read each and every sign I came across and even walk around a bit and take pictures. Only had time to ride 7 miles of the trail. Spanning 57.6 miles from Lebanon to Boscawen, the Northern Rail Trail is New Hampshire’s longest rail-trail conversion. There is a convenience store near the Inn and another in Andover, an easy half mile off the trail. First Church of Christ - Congregational Church built in 1794, on Town Street. Bo at R mp/P icn Are ta e - NHDES UVLT ^_ Bo at R mp '4 Beach NHDHR. This end of the trail in not as pretty as the north end but it is still a nice ride. Males had a median income of $45,500 versus $36,055 for females. The southern end of the trail is especially remote with a surface of stone dust. Granny Judy's Kitchen on Rt 3 across from Benson Auto in Franklin was recommended for Lunch. We rode from Lebanon to Orange (30miles) roundtrip. But I will be back. Their home at the Webster/Tay House is a shady oasis in the middle of the hottest section of the trail...worth a stop! To get there off the path, if coming from the south, you'll see the "Franklin" sign on the right on the paved road below the path -- after the National Guard place. It was one of my most favorite biking days I have ever had. They rebuilt the highway bridge over a stream just off the railbed, and left room on the side for the trail. The beach offers a swim area and may have life guards. For some reason I'm not into it that much anymore, so I bought my Trek D-3. There are plans to work on this section of the trail soon. Our favorites are JJ's pizza in Franklin and Salt Hill Tavern in Lebanon. PAGE 12. Someone has created a small garden in a shady cellar hole near the picnic area behind the station, making the picnic area relaxing after your ride. The only drawbacks from granting five stars is the woeful lack of signage along the trail. The trail is level or gradually downhill from Canaan with good views of both flat and white water river from the many bridges. My wife and I ( the slowskis) biked this trail round trip from Lebanon ( parking - riverside road lot) to Enfield ( 8 miles, round trip) ) in July 2013 in 2 hrs 45 min. Funds are in hand to extend the trail another two miles toward Franklin in September of '09 and another eight miles toward Danbury in '10. But otherwise, many parts are in excellent riding shape, including Lebanon, Enfield, Andover and Franklin. The campground advertises "limited" Wi-Fi, but many people including us could not receive Wi-Fi at all; not at our site or if we took our computers into the office. For the next eight miles or so out to Canaan the trail remains very well maintained and occasionally very scenic. Locals I met on the trail said it's only maintained for snowmobile use. Instituting/enhancing preventative measures at branch and office locations to protect health of both customers and employees, including regular deep cleaning of facilities, practicing “social distancing,” and encouraging use of branch banking services through drive-up windows and ATMs. We camped at Mascoma Lake Campground in a Motorhome. Board of Selectman Meetings are held the first and third Tuesdays of the month in the conference room on the lower level of the Library at 5:00 pm. Please note that public access points only are shown; town access sites may be restricted and generally are not shown (but you can get this information from town offices). The trail was in good shape with some sections having been repaved (gravel). The railbed continuing east is legally accessible, and is probably usable by snow machines, but still has the ballast. Even though it was a Saturday there were few people on the trail, maybe 7 cyclists on this 10 mile section. Steep embankments prevent you from going down to the river in most spots. That would add about 2.8 more miles length to the 23.8 mile trail. Did this trail last year, was the first multi day ride I had done, doing a there and back again ride over the weekend. It was very pleasant. Public beach also at Webster Lake ( about 13 miles from Depot St.). but not very well kept up. The trail then enters the lakeside community of Enfield, and goes through Canaan, Orange and Grafton, becoming narrow occasionally and slightly overgrown with plant life. It is mostly beneath tree cover. From the Park & Ride head down the ramp, cross the tracks (they are inactive), and head north, crossing under Rte 4 on River Rd. Thanks to all who keep this so well maintained. By 1756, there were nearly 2,000 residents, with the Millington District as the most populated. This trail is the most scenic and best I have explored in NH. We turned around, took a break down by the river and called it a day. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.98% of the population. Heartfelt thanks to all who created this and maintain it! East Haddam is a town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. Nice country side, beautiful views, especially along Mascoma Lake. However, I had no real problem on my Trek Dual Sport bike. FAIR GAME RETURNS Dave Gram’s first column. It's a Park and Ride lot. The woods do open up however, and for some stretches you will be pedaling in the sun if it is a hot day. First 4 miles give intermittent views of farms and the Merrimack river. Potter Place: 105 Depot Street, Andover. This trail has the makings of a fantastic trail. Two old retired folks out riding, this time from Potter Place north to Danbury and return. EHFPL is well known for its teen and family programs, while Rathbun Library is known for its adult and child programs. The trail makes several river crossings, and is generally shaded. Otherwise not really much to see. Until 1650, the area of East Haddam was inhabited by at least three tribes of Indians: the Wangunks, the Mohegans and the Nehantics. Good food, fair prices, and genuinely friendly staff. The Indians called the area "Machimoodus", the place of noises, because of numerous earthquakes that were recorded between 1638 and 1899. Maps will be added as data becomes available. The growth of the resort areas of Lake Hayward, Bashan Lake and Moodus Reservoir began in the early 1900s and was a booming business for the next fifty years.[4]. There are many entry points to the trail, depending on how far you’d like to go, and what you’d like to see. The surface is not holding up. The trail conditions range from ballast to sand, grass and mud in some places. I have used this trail twice and it is one great trail. If you want to go the 23.8 miles as stated, take route 4 into Danbury, NH. The lake is approximately 8.1 miles (13.0 km) long (north-south) and from 0.5 to 2.5 miles (0.8 to 4.0 km) wide (east-west), covering 6.5 square miles (17 km 2), with a maximum depth of 105 feet … Practically no one on the trail before Danbury. I rode the Winnipesaukee Rail Trail from Tilton to Franklin, then on-road through Franklin to Chance Pond Rd. That’s the LAST thing you want if you’re a voter 01-08-2021, 02:40 PM 87Camarottop : 420 posts, read 87,339 times Reputation: 235. The parking lot and boat launch are across the street. I rode this trail for the first time today. The Merrimack County section is a nice, wooded ride, but lacks signs/maps and there are very long stretches with no access to food or places to stop. "I biked from Lebanon to Canaan and back today and was amazed. In Franklin, approximately 1.7 miles past the lake, an on-road connection (0.9 miles) links to the Winnipesaukee River Trail at Trestle View Park in Franklin. Access Sites M ascom L ke 2010 M ap re db yNH O f ic oE ng P l uW t A sv B , J 201 .. 2, 601 3 F et M ascom L ke Masc ma R! No. You will see a town line marker when you are on the trail. Lake Sunapee is located within Sullivan County and Merrimack County in western New Hampshire, the United States. The first permanent settlers established homesteads along Creek Row in 1685. We parked at the Park & Ride today and rode the trail from Andover to Franklin; great trail. Last Sunday my husband and I drove to Lebanon to pick up the trail on our bikes for the first time. Downed trees from this fall's storms were almost all cleared up, or at least clipped to give a tunnel. Did the trail in 6 hours stopping to take pictures. We plan on picking it up further down the rail and going to Grafton or farther next time. I passed about a 1/2 dozen people. Trail could be used by a road bike, but a mountain bike would probably work better because of the packed sand. There is also a small park and rest stop with picnic tables next to the trail. Plenty of interesting railroad artifacts. It was, as the title states, my first experience biking with my gear on the bike. We could not believe how wonderful it was . Find a Lake Realtor, Agent, Broker or … The surface of the trail is crushed gravel and easily ridden with a hybrid or mountain bike. Some beautiful scenery, mostly pristine. It seems to be pretty well maintained for the most part. It sits on the banks of the Merrimack River. There is parking at Zaccaria Road. This slip will accommodate a boat less than 23', and electricity and water are located at the slip … The trailhead will be about 1/3 of a mile from there on the right. You’ll appreciate the dense tree cover in the summer, however. We Broke this into a few sections and rode the entire trail this year. The southern endpoint does not offer trailhead parking, but parking is available at Boscawen Town Park/Jamie Welch Memorial Field roughly 2 miles north. The Grafton County part of the trail can be rough in sections and we had the misfortune of blowing tires on 2 different mountain bikes (one brand-new) near Mascoma Lake this summer. At the trailhead at Mascoma Lake a family of beaver have built a dam and lodge adjacent to the trail opposite the lake. Tuesday July 24, 2012 two friends and I rode the rail trail from Potter Place 14.8 miles to its end at Webster Place in Franklin. I would give this 4 1/2 stars if I could. As the day was wearing on, I hopped back on the bike and made my way back to Franklin and then the Winnipesaukee River Trail to where I parked the car in Tilton, a total of about 34 miles round trip. Public Access Maps; Regional Fishing Guides and Fishing Publications ; NH Lakes and Ponds Stocked with Trout and Open Year Round ... Mascoma, Webster, Mirror (Woodstock), Tarleton lakes; Big and Middle Pea Porridge, Lower Beech ponds; Mascoma, Connecticut, Pemigewasset (southern) rivers. Captain John Chapman began ferry service across the Connecticut River in 1695, which ended with the completion of the swing bridge in 1913. The Northern Rail Trail is a gem. Continuing south, several interpretive signs scattered throughout the remainder of the trail inform trail users of the rail trail’s history. Some sections of this trail have no tree cover and you can be riding in the blazing sun for miles. Love both trails and plan to bike them more next season. :o) There were many brooks and a few ponds that added to the scenic enjoyment. It is very serene and there is very little traffic on it. That should be coming up and I'm going to go back to this rail trail. Nice ride. [12] Read Full Story. Good places to stop along the way. There are maps all along the way and plenty of food between Lebanon and Canaan. We parked at the Danbury Store, but there is plenty of places to park at Potter Place as well. Rode this trail in a single day on 5/4/13 from S Boscawen to Lebanon. It starts 0.5 miles down the street. The eastern end of this trail stops at the county line. I would highly recommend this trail for a family outing, The views were fantastic. I discovered that the station and the old general store were open as historical exhibits, a few hours on Saturdays and Sundays. This was one of my very first Rails to Trails and has a fond spot in my hart. There is a Pizza Place just off the trail in Andover (south from Potter Place), or pick up something at the Danbury Store. Try it, I think youll not be disappointed! As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 8,333 people, 3,174 households, and 2,285 families residing in the town. On the return trip, hoping to find food in East Andover, I did locate the Highland Lake Inn. While we were able to use the granite markers to calculate how far we had come and the distance that lay ahead (yes, we relied on the technology of an earlier era), there were no signs that indicated distances to towns, services that could be found, or even what villages we were going around. Many thanks. Having reached the end of the trail, there was not direction as to how we could find food or lodging. This property comes with ROW to Perry Court, a short walk to Lake Sunapee. It's on L. We found out it is closed on Tuesdays. The median income for a household in the town was $62,304, and the median income for a family was $70,091. The northern end of the trail is more heavily used with access to facilities. Mascoma Lake is big enough to have fun with water sports and winter activities yet is small enough to enjoy the tranquil morning sunrise and sunsets. Did the whole trail from Boscawen to Lebanon and then back (of course). Seven miles past Danbury, you’ll reach Andover’s Potter Place Railroad Station, restored to look as it did in 1874. Check or FAQs for more common login questions. MEETINGS: These meetings are open to the public. Enjoyed the view of the river several times. ... Seabrook is the southernmost beach in New Hampshire, and although it is well-known it isn't easy to access. If you need to leave the lake, shopping, theater, restaurants, what ever you need is just a short drive away. Sunny in spots cool and shady in others. We rode about 26 miles total. I've loved it so far! Very wooded, lots of ponds, and quiet during the week. Limited parking and limited public access ways mean that the beach is much less crowded than Hampton Beach. Miles of this left. Great day. Overall, a pleasant ride through rural New Hampshire. The RTC map takes you to where the ride starts but not the parking area. You can complete the structure to suit your needs. Much of the trail is isolated and wooded with the occasional street crossing, but for stretches it parallels and crosses local routes, which you can sometimes see and hear. However, it is acknowledged that these shortcomings added, in their peculiar way, to the sense of adventure that always seems to accompay every bike trip. On the northern end, the paved Mascoma River Greenway is 0.4 miles from the Northern Rail Trail, and offers a scenic 2.5-mile ride, ending at Glen Road. This trail is easily ridable from end to end in a day: the surface is quite good esp compared to other rail trails in the state and there are plenty of services along the way not far off the trail. Lake Central Bank. I did not take that end of the trail. It is a wonderful trail with nice scenery and general stores for supplies and meals esp. The leaves were changing colors and we really enjoyed the trail bed itself. In one mile, the trail crosses the Blackwater River next to the 1882 Keniston Covered Bridge. Mascoma Bank is different by design. Sadly, we had to cut our ride short after about 5 miles due to a bike malfunction. The trail surface was very good for the 6 miles to Highland Lake and excellent beyond that. Riverside Drive: 13-31 Riverside Drive. Lake Hayward is a small private lake community within East Haddam that is home to around 120 families, most living at the lake only during summer months. Someone does a great job with the upkeep of the trail ! We were riding mountain bikes. Growth of commerce brought a surge in population to around 3,000 people by the mid-1800s. They'll be open Sundays from 11 to 2 and will have cold drinks and snacks available for sale. It makes my day!! Saw only six other people, all on bikes, for the whole ride. 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