presidential rail trail

By section; Berlin to Gorham We have not been on this section cause we would have to go over the high bridge over the Andro with our horses and we need a pretty bombproof horse for that. TrailLink is a free service provided by Rails-to-Trails conservancy, We're a non-profit all about helping you enjoy the outdoors, Airport Road at Cherry Pond Trail, 1.4 miles west of SR 115 (Whitefield) and US 2/Lancaster Road between High St. and Lilac Lane (Gorham), After the last Moose River crossing, the trail approaches Gorham for the remaining 1.7 miles, intersecting other trails that are mostly for snowmobile use. There are many birding and sightseeing opportunities around the Cherry Pond area. Get out and explore, but please remember to Tread Lightly and Hike Safe! Presidential Rail Trail, Jefferson, NH, headed east towards the Presidential Range (October 22, 2017) 3. Come join us, winter or summer. 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Between the lot at Airport Rd and Bowman, we encountered two large trees that had fallen across the trail and we were forced to haul our bikes across them one at a time. But you'll need to drop a car if you want the point-to point experience. One tree across the Presidential Rail Trail to the west of the junction with the Slide Brook Trail. Having ridden over 120 Rail-Trails in 16 states, I can say with confidence that this is NOT a well maintained trail. :). The trail goes through the Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge and a great spot to view the Presidential Range. Presidential Range Rail-Trail. Cherry Pond came up in no time and it was a beautiful sight. A trailhead located on Jimtown Road, 300 feet west on the road from US-2, gives access to the Presidential Rail Trail. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from March until October. The bridge looks like it is a mile long, and very high over the RR tracks, the main road, and the river. It is in great shape with very little ballast / stones, and you can move out on it. This is a great place to get your 20 mile marathon run done! There are some beautiful areas on this trail however, the Pondicherry end is also very nice (I've done that section several times in the past). living in the old station (not the dogs!) But go early in day, trail gets very dusty in hot afternoons. It was sunny and 15 degrees and, though that may not excite everyone, but this was a blast for us northerners. Presidential Rail Trail is located in Gorham. There are waterfalls next to the rail bed, and the bridges are re built to be safe for horses at a walk. In others you encounter deep sand that will stop you cold. It was nowhere near smooth. Space is limited and reservations are required. With a long snowy season, generally running between mid-December and early April, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy its spectacular views on â¦ As we got ready to ride at noon, the snowmachines were zooming by. Stretching over 18 miles between Gorham and Whitefield, the trail has many options for out-and-backs, complete with ample parking. Cross the Twin Mtn road and you are back in the woods. The surface was mostly moderately rough gravel, with a few sandy patches, but navigable with street/touring bikes. A very nice ride any time of the year. We rode the trail in two sections out and back over the course of two days. Gorham to Berlin would likely have been another 5 miles so the trail is probably closer to 25 miles than the 18 published here. To reach the eastern endpoint in Gorham from I-93, take Exit 40, and turn right (east) on US 302. Kathy and I brought our horses over to the R2T yesterday, Sunday. Come on, folks, you are missing the best kept secret in NH. There are a few. It is in great shape (don't canter over the bridges!) At the bottom of the grade (remember, this is a RR grade, which is usually 2- 3 % max grade), you pass the home to 80 mushing dogs that will all join in their chorus. The current permitted uses on the PRT are: hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and mushing. The North Country Nature Series is sponsored in part by the Neil Become a member and wear your FREE T-Shirt with pride. For about a mile, the views are stupendous but most of the trail is in a forest canopy. Other than that, the trail is in good condition. Continuing east the trail crosses a historic pony truss bridge over Snyder Brook, 3 miles after the Castle trailhead. It was so nice after grueling hikes. There are a few Friends of the Presidential Rail Trail has 696 members. The section that bans ATVâs runs from Whitefield to Gorham runs a total of 20.3 miles. Trail map of the Presidential Rail Trail from Airport Road at Cherry Pond Trail, 1.4 miles west of SR 115 (Whitefield) to US 2/Lancaster Road between High St. and Lilac Lane (Gorham). In 11.1 miles turn left onto US 3. We met our friends from Vermont and showed them a great ride on the Presidental Range Rail Trail in Whitefield NH. This is steady uphill, though a slight grade, to Bowman. Located a few hours from major cities you will find the town of Gorham and there, in this legitimately charming town, you will find the Presidential Rail Trail. This is a concrete building in the woods 50 off the rail bed. I hope to return to the area to spend more time on this trail. We rode the trail in two sections out and back over the course of two days. This was some of the roughest 20 miles of rail-trail that I've ridden and I've ridden over 4,000 miles this year. Biking over a bridge on the Presidential Rail Trail. It was a bit more difficult than expected to find the trail start from the parking lot west of Gorham, where we were confused by a different signed bike trail which crosses the main road. Visit the post for more. In the 21 miles, you get the mountain views, the rivers, a tight secluded valley, the marshes, and some civilization at the east end. Then, another mile further out the rail bed, the trail runs through a swamp section, with beaver lodges on both sides. The trail is a very slight upgrade then for a number of miles until Bowman. You will find some descriptions of way out there objectives, such as summiting all of New Hampshires 4000ers in a single push or the 50-mile \"24-hour Hut Traverse\"! â¢ Burnham Greenway Trail - Four miles of this path are now open, more coming. The trail then crosses several small brooks, starting with Stanley Slide Brook in 1.8 miles. At one point there is a small waterfall next to the trail, and there were lots of wildflowers. There is plenty to see on this section and can be ridden on a mt. Theatric and Tektonic just love this ride, pulling us along at an extended trot or a lets-go-faster canter. Flat and gorgeous. short rough stretches but looks like maintenance has been done is some problem areas where beavers have been busy building dams. But you can see them in all their majesty. Some mantainence on the trail for bikes would be nice, even mowing would help. This is a beautiful section of trail. After the last Moose River crossing, the trail approaches Gorham for the remaining 1.7 miles, intersecting other trails that are mostly for snowmobile use. The western half of the trail is less traveled and a bit rougher in spots. But, we will check this out someday. The trail is, except for the first mile, completely isolated from roads. The trail is primarily used for walking and is best used from March until November. Located in the scenic Presidential Range in the White Mountains, the Presidential Rail Trail is a scenic and pleasant route, providing an alternative view of Mount Washington and the surrounding area. The train must have stopped there and picked up spring water. Except for the development and the main road always present on the other side of the river, it is very secluded and a nice ride. Still, all in all a great rail trail for riding in summer or especially during the fall colors. Snowmachine folks, you guys and girls were all polite and responsible. The first bridge we crossed had broken out boards on one side and a hole in the decking. The Presidential Rail Trail (PRT) was established in 1997. Starting at the western trailhead on Airport Road, the terrain is gentle, sloping slightly upward. If you stop on the side of the trail and sit there quietly, the horses think you are going to jump up and scare them, so they are wary. For a nice ride and best trail conditions begin in Gorham and ride to Jefferson Notch Road. You cross the roads up to Cherry Mountain and to Jefferson Notch. Your donation will help us to continue connecting more people to trails around the country. I wonder how the water ran into the building over by the tracks. I would suggest the paved Trail Parking lot right on Rt 2 3/4 mile west of the lights in Gorham, or the NF parking next to Rt 2 and 1 mile west of Lowes Store in Randolph. I just love to ride my horses on this trail. The nearly 20-mile Presidential Rail Trail that runs from Gorham to the Airport-Hazen Road near the Whitefield Airport is now used by motorized off-highway recreational vehicles, cross-country skiers and snowshoers from Dec. 15 on through winter and by strollers, dog-walkers, hikers, bicyclists and equestrians the rest of the year. We got off and walked Theatric and Tektonic over the bridge (really only 200 yards long!) Be careful where you park your horse trailers. We followed the Traillink directions and parked at the lot off of Airport Rd, in Whitefield and rode our mountain bikes east. The trail then passes through a sprawling residential area, where the terrain is slightly rough and grassy in places. Kathy rode Theatric, I rode Tektonic, and I ponyed Luke. Start at the parking lot on Rt 2 in Gorham, and in 1/2 mile, you are on a remote rail bed along a river with views of Mt Madison and Mt Adams, the second highest peaks in the White Mtns. The trail is just stunningly beautiful--quiet and forested with the Moose River running alongside for much of the way and spectacular views of the mountains from spots where the trail passes through meadows. After you come back to the road, you go parralel to and about 50 to 200 yards south of Rt 2 in the woods but still on the R2T and the great surface. Behind it about 100 yards is the spring. The Appalachian Trail is located just a few miles farther east, cutting a north-south path beside the Rattle River and over US 2 (go to. Great trail. Camping in N.H. State Parks is only permitted in organized campgrounds. It is best if you slow down and talk to us and motor slowly past the horses. On this mid-July day, some areas had grass 2-3 feet high, ballast rock as been put down in a couple of areas to build the trail back up for snowmobiles (good when the ballast is under the snow, not good when it's a cycling surface). RANDOLPH â A large hydraulic crane slowly swung the 1917 steel railroad bridge on the Presidential Rail Trail back onto its now-repaired abutments shortly after 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15, just in time for this yearâs season. Anyway, this is a beautiful ride, or walk, or bike. Here, you tip over and head downhill towards Whitefield. Trail Maps and Information. There are multiple access points to this trail system. As you can see from the pictures, we had a beautiful ride. They were fine. If needing a place to stay check out Applebrook B&B :). Next time we'll go to the mid-point and try from there. Do you have what it takes to win a Presidential Election? and it is beautiful. 115 the trail is in better shape with a good cinder base. I am so happy to report that the bridge's planks have been replaced. I did a nine mile section of the trail last weekend. We turned back here but the trail continues on to the White Mountain Airport and parking for the trail. The trail parallels the Presidential Range in the White Mountains. I am so glad we found this trail on the TrailLink website. I would love to be able to ride from the Bowman but need to be sure that we can get turned around and not get blocked in. This means I held a lead rope and brought along another, riderless, horse. We have only gone to the Jefferson Highlands Road, and not all the way to the Whitefield airport. Length 0.9 miElevation gain 137 ftRoute type Loop Explore the Other Side of the Presidentials Nearby is a hiking trail that leads 1.6 miles to Cherry Pond. Again, it is fairly secluded, though alongside a back dirt and tar road. This 18 mile trail begins at Cherry Pond, a birdwatchers paradise, and ends in Gorham. Putting up with this is well worth it though as you near the Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge. The 18-mile Presidential Rail Trail runs from Cherry Pond in Jefferson to Gorham, with gorgeous views of the Presidential Range the whole way. Experience the Presidential Range Rail Trail with Great Bike Tours â it is New Hampshireâs best kept secret! This is a great trail! Its 18-mile length runs from Gorham in the east to Cherry Pond in the west, and is currently administered by the New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation. Biking would be fun. I highly reccommend this R2T for horses, bikes, skiing, whatever. Join us for a walk at the Presidential Rail Trail in Gorham with lifelong birder Will Broussard who will lead us on a walk through mixed forest and field habitats looking for southbound migrant songbirds. After the trail crosses Jefferson Notch Road it begins to deteriorate with larger rocks for the base and high weeds. We plan to arrange a day for all our New England friends to get together and ride the trail. Gorham is still known as âThe City That Trees Builtâ. In 2 miles turn right onto SR 115 N. Go 4.4 miles, and turn left onto Hazen Road. Bowman to Whitefield Bowman is the height of land. To reach the western trailhead in Whitefield from I-93, take Exit 40, and turn right (east) on US 302. You can get some beautiful pictures and quiet time on this trail. I'm not sure if this is all the time or seasonal, or just this section of the trail, but it'll keep us from this segment. Please choose a different date. We were going to do the west end of the R2T near the Whitefield airport, but there was 6" of snow on the other side of Gorham Hill, and we stayed on the east end. The Presidential Rail Trail is unpaved, but its flat gravel trails are a quiet respite from the busy hubbub of tourist season in the Whites. But the Presidential Traverse is the most prized as it focuses on the tallest peaks in the range and can be done by fairly normal people on a weekend schedule. We rode from Bowman in Randolph down to Gorham on a gorgeous day. About 3 miles along the rail bed, you come to the old foundation of the Mineral Spring. This 18 mile trail begins at Cherry Pond, a birdwatchers paradise, and ends in Gorham. Trail Maintenance Notes: Trail in good condition. We park our horse trailer on Rt 2 about 1/2 mile west of the light in town on the trail parking lot in between Rt 2 and the R2T. The plan was to go to the west end near Quebec Junction and the Biomass burning plant and return. In the summer it is completely non motorized, something we are working hard to maintain. The trail is in great shape; it is a treasure! We took the mountain bikes out and started at the Airport Road end in Whitefield. Google Maps comes out at about 25 by road also and that path pretty much parallels the trail. In 2 miles turn right onto SR 115, and go 9.7 miles. Easy to walk around. Washington Auto Road: Tickets & Toursâ, Moose Brook State Park: Tickets & Toursâ, Presidential Rail Trail: Tickets & Toursâ, Douglas A. Philbrook Red Barn Museum: Tickets & Toursâ, Gorham Historical Society & Railroad Museum: Tickets & Toursâ, Medallion Opera House: Tickets & Toursâ, White Mountain ATV Rental: Tickets & Toursâ, Scoggins General Store: Tickets & Toursâ, Moose Meadow Mini Golf: Tickets & Toursâ, AMC Pinkham Notch Visitors center: Tickets & Toursâ. Note the trail improvement that has happened over the years! It is not a family friendly trail nor is it for hybirds or other bikes. Presidential Rail Trail Gorham to Whitefield Distance: 18 miles. Beautiful ride. The spring is rocked up with an old building foundation around it. Friends of the Presidential Rail Trail. I rode this trail from The Gorham parking lot on route 2 up to Jefferson Notch Road on July 15, 2017. There is much to see along this section with beaver ponds and marsh land. Several bridges here cross over the Moose River, the first one 2.3 miles after Snyder Brook. And these are the Whites, so you are looking up at the 5000 foot elevation north side of Madison and Adams. I first heard of this recreational trail in the White Mountains just a few months ago. We started on the eastern end. A small saw will cut these trees. I would highly recommend this trail ride. Rt 2 is way off to the side and you are still in a remote area. 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