Nashua River Rail Trail in New Hampshire State

Nashua River Rail Trail

Built on the former rails of the Hollis Branch of the Boston and Maine Railroad system, this 12.3-mile route is now a cycle-friendly trail that crosses into Massachusetts.

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Nashua River Rail Trail Details

Built on the former rails of the Hollis Branch of the Boston and Maine Railroad system, this 12.3-mile route is now a cycle-friendly trail that crosses into Massachusetts. Start your journey in Nashua and make the 1-mile ride south until you reach the state border. From here, the trail continues through Groton, Pepperell, and Dunstable. It is an incredibly scenic ride through deciduous forests with a surrounding landscape of marshy wetlands and ponds.

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