Warner Rail Trails, NH


• 3-star trails
• 1 mile each way
• Easy | Low gradient
• Warner, NH | Sunapee Region
.   NH Rail Trails   The image shows a rust-colored truss bridge spanning over a calm river, with its reflection visible in the water below. The bridge is surrounded by trees, some of which are bare, suggesting it might be early spring or late fall. The sky is clear and blue.
 Steel truss bridge over Warner River, Bagley Field Rail Trail.

The ambitious plan to create a 34 mile long park spanning between New Hampshire's state capital and Lake Sunapee is gradually being realized thanks to the efforts of many volunteers and donors, and lots of small victories along the route. The town of Warner boasts two such victories - the Warner Rail Trail and the Bagley Field Rail Trail, presently separated by a distance of two miles, but work is underway to extend the Bagley trail closer to Warner.

At Trailspotting we have guide to all publicly accessible sections of the Concord-Lake Sunapee Rail Trail project linked at the bottom of this page.

⬤ Hardpack   ⬤ Road   ⬤ No Access   ⬤ Parking  
  1   3★ Warner Rail Trail   0.3 mi ea way, easy, low gradient
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  2   3★ Bagley Field Rail Trail   0.7 mi ea way, moderate, low gradient
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 P  Free parking

  1   Warner Rail Trail
Although short in length, there's plenty to see along this trail. From the Dalton Covered Bridge at the East end, to the charming center of Warner to the West. The trail also boasts a novel approach to attract the younger side of the audience, with a story walk. Beginning at the Pilsbury Free Library on Depot Street, a story is revealed page-by-page over the course of twenty one podiums placed along the third of a mile route.

We combined our rail trail walk with a return riverside walk on the opposite banks of Warner river, where we were able to pick out an informal path along the river banks between the ball fields of Riverside Park and the covered bridge. This was the best place to enjoy some riverside views, since the rail trail itself doesn't provide as much of a view as we'd like. Also, pick the right day to visit and you could also pay a visit to Warner's New Hampshire Telephone Museum.

The image shows a scenic trail in a forested area during autumn. The trail is covered with fallen leaves and is flanked by trees with a mix of bare branches and some remaining autumn foliage. The path appears to be a dirt trail, possibly used for hiking or biking, and it is bordered by wooden railings on both sides. The scene is serene and picturesque, capturing the essence of a peaceful walk through nature in the fall season.
A fall stroll on the Warner Rail Trail and Story Walk.

  2   Bagley Field Rail Trail
A straight shot of a trail through woodland to the West and past the Bagley Field sports fields to the East. The hidden gem along this trail is definitely the restored steel truss bridge that spans one hundred feet across the Warner River.

⚠ Trail Conditions: Both trails have a hardpack, finished stone-dust trail good for all. No notable gradient.

The image shows a scenic view of a river winding through a lush, green landscape. The river is flanked by tall trees and dense vegetation on both sides. In the distance, a range of forested hills rises against a clear blue sky with a few scattered clouds.
Dalton Covered Bridge, East end of Warner Rail trail.

The image shows a view from the perspective of a person riding a bicycle on a gravel trail through a wooded area. The trail is surrounded by trees, some of which are bare while others have green foliage. There is a sign on a tree to the right of the trail that reads 'NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES.' The scene is well-lit, indicating it is likely daytime with clear skies.
Riding the Bagley Field trail through woodland.

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• Concord-Lake Sunapee Rail Trail: Official, Trailspotting
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