Posts with tag 'ammonoosuc river'
April
16
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Exploring The Ammonoosuc Rail Trail on Bike
By Guest Contributor Joe Viger
Northern New Hampshire has an amazing recreational resource that you may not know about called the Ammonoosuc Rail Trail. The reclaimed rail line is now a multi-use trail that is about 20 miles one way between Woodsville and Littleton, NH. The trail's surface is stone dust and gravel with occasional sections of chunkier ballast from the now removed train tracks. It's a beautiful scenic route passing through woods, alongside fields, over multiple bridges and repeated views of the Ammonoosuc River. There are a variety of spots to park, so you can tune the length of your trip to your ability and available time. As an old rail road grade, the elevation change on the trail is minimal and gradual.
Recently, I enjoyed a ride that was just under 20 miles from Woodsville to Lisbon and back. I made this trip on a fat bike and that was great, but the trail is well suited to a mountain bike or gravel bike as well. The highlights of this section of the trail are the two bridges over the Ammonoosuc River and the striking scene of the village of Bath, NH with its famous covered bridge and waterfall. Biking the trail is fantastic, but it's a great place to walk as well. The trail is open to ATVs, although I saw none the day I was there. If you're in the area, get out and enjoy this truly great trail!
If you're up for a bigger adventure, the Ammonoosuc Rail Trail is part of a longer trip that goes from Vermont to Maine called Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail. The 83 mile route strings together rail trails, dirt roads, paved roads and bike paths to navigate across the state passing through Woodsville, Littleton, Whitefield, Gorham and on to Bethel, Maine.
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| The Ammonoosuc River Photo by Joe Viger |
A Section of Great Trail with Route 302 Above Photo by Joe Viger |
Old Railroad Trestle Bridge in Bath Photo by Joe Viger |
Contributor Joe Viger is Peabody & Smith Realty's photography partner and you see his work featured in many of our listings and on our website. You can see more of his work at joeviger.com and be sure to follow him on Instagram and on Facebook.
April
29
29
Historical Home for Sale in Lisbon NH
I've heard it said many times, "Home is where your Story Begins". How true. From the minute you turn the key and walk
in for the very first time, your story and history begins to unfold. Simple day- to-day living such as family gatherings, etc. - it's all part of the legacy you pass down, and part of the history that a new owner will inherit.
We have a wonderful property available for sale
July
28
28
Fishing in the Ammonoosuc River located in Downtown Littleton NH
I am an avid fisherwoman, when I'm not working and for years I've been asking all my friends, why I never see anyone fishing in the Ammonoosuc River in downtown Littleton NH. Our Peabody & Smith office used to be on Main Street, and the river access wasn't as easy as our new location, here at 11 Riverglen Lane, and I thought that perhaps I would get myself into the river and give it a try, but I still wondered why I hadn't seen anyone fishing.
Finally, as I was leaving the offic...