Highlights of the:  Ashuelot Rail Trail

Towns involved:  Keene, Swanzey, Winchester, Hinsdale

Miles:  21

Trail Surface:

  • Paved
  • Hard-packed stone dust
  • Packed dirt
  • Sand
  • Grass

Difficulty:

  • smooth
  • Easy-moderate
  • Moderate
  • Some rough areas requiring caution or walking the bike

Trail activities allowed:

  • Walking
  • Cycling
  • In-line skating
  • Dog walking
  • Horse riding
  • E-bikes (Class 1 & 2)
  • XC Skiing
  • Snowshoeing
  • Dog sledding, skijoring
  • Snowmobiling
  • Geocaching
  • Bird watching

Map:  www.ci.keene.nh.us. Go to Parks & Trails, then hit the tab for Trails

Parking:

City Parking Lot: Commercial Street

Amenities:

  • Information kiosk
  • Coffee shop
  • Bakery, Deli
  • Ice cream
  • Restaurant
  • Convenience store
  • Passes Keene State College to Swanzey

Website:   www.ci.keene.nh.us

Social media:  www.facebook.com/pathwaysforkeene

Photo by Chuck Redfern:

— Ashuelot Rail Trail, Keene

Comments:

  • Start at west end of Emerald Street and intersection of Ashuelot Rail Trail
  • Passes by convenience store and Keene State College
  • Cross over Highway 101 on Bike/Ped South Bridge
  • From end of Krif Road, begins to follow along the beautiful Ashuelot River

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