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Conway Branch Recreational Rail Trail

Trail Overview

A long stretch of former railroad that has been re-purposed for recreational use and is highly popular among snowmobilers.
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Trail Activity
Walking Mountain biking Snowshoeing Ungroomed cross-country skiing Snowmobiling
Length
20.80 miles, Network
Difficulty
Easy, Moderate
Towns
Albany (NH), Conway (NH), Madison (NH), Ossipee (NH), Tamworth (NH)
Surface
Packed Earth/Dirt, Gravel/Crushed Stone/Cinder
Pets
Permitted on leash
Fees
No
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Description

The Conway Branch trail runs for 21 miles along an old rail corridor between NH-113 in Conway and Polly's Crossing in Ossipee. The trail is popular with snowmobiles and rail car enthusiasts; the tracks are active between Silver Lake and Boulder Road in Madison. There is no established trail surface for non-motorized use, the trail is better suited to vehicles than pedestrians.

Other Information

Trail conditions change often due to weather or maintenance schedules. Before you head out, click here for up-to-date conditions and closure information. 

Trail Manager

This trail is managed by the New Hampshire Bureau of Trails and the New Hampshire Department of Transportation Bureau of Rail and Transit.

For more information, please visit New Hampshire's Recreational Rail Trails online, or contact:

NH Bureau of Trails

NH Bureau of Trails
172 Pembroke Road
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 271-3254
nhtrails@dncr.nh.gov
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NH DOT - Bureau of Rail and Transit

NH DOT - Bureau of Rail and Transit
Room G25
JOM Building
PO Box 483 | 7 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03302-0483
Phone: (603) 271-2468
Bureau66@dot.nh.gov
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Trail Tips

Plan Ahead and Prepare
Avoid hypothermia, even in warm weather, by limiting your sweat and exposure to cold water. Bring warm and dry clothes in case the shivers set in.
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Trailhead Information

Ossipee Trailhead: From Hannaford in Ossipee, drive north on NH-16 and continue for 1.2 miles. Turn left onto Polly's Crossing and continue for 0.7 miles and the trailhead is on the right. 

Conway Trailhead: From downtown Conway, drive west on NH-113 West/NH-16 South/Main Street and continue for 1.9 miles. Turn left onto NH-113 West then immediately left into the parking area. 

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