New Hampshire rail trails making the spring transition

Snowmobile and cross-country ski trails are quickly becoming hiking and biking trails with the click of a gate in New Hampshire.

According to an article from WMUR, southern New Hampshire trails are closing the gates on rail trails signaling an end to winter sport season and a start for spring and summer trail activities.

Two of the trails included in the seasonal transition are the Cheshire Rail Trail and the Rockingham Recreational Trail.

In other parts of New Hampshire, they will continue grooming the rail trails for winter trail usage.

New Hampshire rail trails making the spring transition

A trail guide for Rockingham Recreational Trail in New Hampshire is now available on Everytrail

Hurry, hurry, read all about it!!

There's finally a trail guide available for New Hampshire's Rockingham Recreational Trail.

Rockingham Recreational Trail
in New Hampshire

Of course the trailsnet guide for the Rockingham trail has been available for almost a year now, but now there's an Everytrail interactive trail guide you can download right to your smart phone (such as Android & iPhone).

This will allow you to pack everything you need to know about the trail (directions to trail, parking, food, distance/length, trail map, pictures, points of interest, etc.)

If you haven't experienced one of these yet, give it a try using the Rockingham rec trail guide.

A trail guide for Rockingham Recreational Trail in New Hampshire is now available on Everytrail

Rockingham Recreational Trail in New Hampshire

For active travelers, the Rockingham Recreational Trail is probably the most readily available of the New Hampshire rail trails. Due to its proximity to Manchester, New Hampshire's largest town (and airport), the trail is a cinch to access.


The trail is accessible year round, but for bikers, we are coming to the best season of all. I rode this trail in late September last year, and the temperature was perfect. Unfortunately, it was a bit early for fall colors, but it was absolutely gorgeous, nonetheless.


The foot traffic  was moderate near Manchester, but I enjoyed plenty of solitude after just a couple miles on the trail. Expect to see lots of water, trees, and small critters. There are a couple places to stop for refreshments, but in general the trail is fairly remote, so make sure to bring along water, snacks, & emergency supplies like rain gear and a basic tool kit.

bridge on Rockingham Rail Trail

If it looks like rain, bring along a shower cap to put over your helmet. It looks dorky, but keeps you fairly dry in minor rain showers.


For detailed Rockingham Rail trail information, pictures, and a map, visit trailsnet.com.

Rockingham Recreational Trail in New Hampshire