The Longest Rail Trail In New Hampshire is a World of Epic Beauty You’ll Want to Experience
Posted in New Hampshire Februrary 1, 2019, by Michelle
In 1996 New Hampshire purchased Boston and Maine Railroad’s Northern Line rail corridor to turn it into trail. At almost 60 miles, from Lebanon to Boscawen, it is the longest continuous rail trail in New Hampshire.
It’s taken a lot of cooperative work to turn it from an active rail corridor to a rail trail – and what a scenic trail it is. There are 9 bridge crossings over the Mascoma River in the first four miles! There are historical markers along the way as well as swimming spots.
To get to the trailhead in Lebanon, take Exit 18 on I-89. From here, you’ll head south on NH 120 for nearly a half mile before turning left on Hanover St. Continue on US 4/S, which is also Park Street. After a quarter of a mile turn left onto E. Park St./Campbell St. Then, make a right onto Parkhurst St. followed by an immediate left onto Spencer St. You’ll find parking in Eldridge Park and the trailhead is just to your right.
A second parking lot can be found east of this point along the trail, located at the address 35 Riverside Drive, Lebanon.
Read the full story here: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/new-hampshire/longest-rail-trail-nh/