Monadnock Recreational Rail Trail
Quick Facts
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| Towns | Jaffrey (NH), Rindge (NH) |
| Difficulty | Easy, Moderate, Advanced |
| Length | 7.5 miles, One Way |
| Surface | Packed Earth/Dirt, Gravel/Crushed Stone/Cinder, Paved/Cement, Sand |
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Leave No Trace Principle
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
There is no designated parking, however some parking is available at road crossings. Please do not park in front of gates and pull safely off the road.
Northern trailhead: From the Jaffery post office, turn left onto NH-124/Turnpike Road, then turn left immediately onto Oak Street and continue for 0.2 miles. Turn left onto Webster Street and continue for 400 feet and the rail trail will be on the left just after the parking lot for the American Legion.
Description
From Jaffrey to Rindge the trail is packed gravel, except for a paved section at the start in Jaffrey. The trail includes signage and beautiful views of ponds and wetlands. From Rindge toward Massachusetts the trail is still undeveloped and is mostly packed gravel and sand, with some railroad ties still in place. The trail is great for biking; however, mountain bikes are highly recommended because of the varying surfaces.
The trail crosses busy NH-202, so use caution at those road crossings.
It is also possible to continue south on the trail from New Hampshire/Massachusetts border, but the trail is not maintained so be prepared for an adventure.
NOTE: Off-Highway Recreational Vehicles allowed in winter only.
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
172 Pembroke Road
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 271-3254
nhtrails@dncr.nh.gov
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
Download
Click here to download Trails (lines)
Click here to download Points Of Interest (points)
Click here to download Trails (lines)
Click here to download Points Of Interest (points)
Nearby Geocaches
Check for nearby geocaches to Monadnock Recreational Rail Trail.
Leave No Trace Principle
Plan Ahead and Prepare
Be prepared for extreme weather. Bring rain/wind gear, warm clothing, and matches/fire starters.
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