Rail Trails of New England


Map Key:
Rail Trails | Enjoyed daily by hikers, cyclists, horse riders and more.
Live Rail | Walking along railroad track is illegal and dangerous, including track you think is inactive.
Historic Rail | Track may remain, or may be removed. Many segments private property.
Road Biking & Access | Linking rail trails together for longer journeys.

We've created the first complete rail trail map of New England. We've also gone further, showing the rail trails in context with the live rail network and long-gone routes of yesterday. Choose a state from the buttons on the map to see lists of each state's rail trails and links to our trail reviews.

Trail review spotlight:
Cotton Valley Rail Trail Image
Cotton Valley 5★
12 miles each way
Lakes Region, NH

Presidential Rail Trail
Presidential Rail Trail 5★
19 miles each way
White Mountains, NH

Presidential Rail Trail
Eastern Promenade Trail 4★
2 miles each way
Portland, ME

Shining Sea Rail Trail
Shining Sea Bikeway 5★
11 miles each way
Cape Cod, MA

East Boston Greenway Trail
East Boston Greenway 5★
2 miles each way
Boston, MA

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