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Fisherville Road Rail Trail, Concord NH

• 4-star trail
• 3 miles each way
• Moderate | Low gradient
• Concord, NH | Merrimack Region
. NH Rail Trails

The image shows a person riding a bicycle on a paved path through a forested area. The path is surrounded by trees, some of which have sparse foliage, indicating it might be early spring or late fall. The sky is partly cloudy with patches of blue visible. The cyclist is wearing a helmet and a blue jacket.

Gliding along the wooded trail.

Presently the Easternmost segment to be developed on the proposed Concord-Lake Sunapee Rail Trail, the two-and-a-half mile segment between Fisherville Road and the Contoocook River offers a hardpack trail through woodland north of Concord.

Beginning at a well-appointed trailhead with parking and a cycle fixit station, the new wide, gravel paved surface makes walking or riding the first mile a breeze. Beyond this the trail narrows and continues on a natural hardpack surface all the way to Carter Hill Road to the West, with a few small rocks towards the end.

⬤ Hardpack ⬤ No Access ⬤ Parking

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⬤ 4★ Fisherville Road Rail Trail 2.5 mi ea way, moderate, low gradient
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P Free parking

This trail offers forest views almost exclusively, though we'd recommend continuing North on Carter Hill Road just a short distance to reach the Contoocook River. Here we checked out the canoe rental store on the banks of the river and also explored an overgrown section of mostly inaccessible railbed on the O'Reilly Fleetham Trail which features an excellent riverside trail. From here, the abutments of the old railroad bridge spanning the river are clearly visible. Trailspotting has a guide to all publicly accessible sections of the Concord-Lake Sunapee Rail Trail project linked at the bottom of this page.

⚠ Trail Conditions: A mostly hardpack surface with occasional mud. The easternmost 0.8 mile section features a smooth hardpack gravel surface. Trail has minimal gradient.

The image shows a section of the Concord-Lake Sunapee Rail Trail. In the foreground, there is a black folding bicycle with the word 'Trailspotting' on its frame. To the left of the bicycle, there is a red bike repair station equipped with tools and a pump. Behind the bicycle, there is a wooden information board with a shingled roof, displaying maps, notices, and other information about the trail. The background features a grassy area, a fence, and trees, indicating a rural setting.

East end trailhead and fixit station by Fisherville Road.

The image shows a person riding a bicycle on a dirt path through a forest. The path is surrounded by tall trees with some green foliage, and the ground is covered with fallen leaves. The sky is clear and blue, indicating a sunny day. The scene is serene and suggests a peaceful outdoor activity, possibly a nature trail or a recreational ride.

Most of the trail is a natural hardpack surface.

The image shows a person standing on the edge of a forested area, looking out over a calm body of water. The scene is serene, with tall trees surrounding the water and a clear blue sky with some clouds overhead. In the background, across the water, there is a small house or cabin nestled among the trees.

River views from the nearby O'Reilly-Fleetham Trail.

Tangents:
• Concord-Lake Sunapee Rail Trail: Official, Trailspotting
• AllTrails Public: Fisherville Rd Rail Trail
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