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Hillsborough Recreational Rail Trail

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  2. NH
  3. …Southern New Hampshire
  4. Antrim/Bennington
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“A rail trail that travels through rural and wooded landscapes. ”

Leslie Kehmeier
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8.3

Miles

13.4

KM

Point to Point

644' 196 m

High

598' 182 m

Low

165' 50 m

Up

200' 61 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (0°)

3%

Max Grade (2°)

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Description

Hillsborough Recreational Rail Trail winds along the Contoocook River through rural and wooded landscapes for nearly eight miles. It follows a branch of the former Boston and Maine Railroad. In some places the rails are still visible. The route also crosses trestle bridges.

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Land Manager: NH State Parks - Bureau of Trails

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Leslie Kehmeier
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#1

in Antrim/Bennington

#797

in New Hampshire

#31,157

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