This isn't exactly a rollicking mountain bike trail — it's more of an easy, flat ride through the trees on a packed dirt trail. But it's still a nice way for beginners to get their wheels rolling, or to just take your bike out for a spin off the pavement (although you can easily turn this into a loop with nearby roads).

Lisa

December 10, 2023

Cycling

This old railbed has been turned into a wide, flat-packed dirt trail, making it a fun, easy ride on pretty much anything except skinny road tires. There isn't necessarily a lot of standout scenery, but this is still a very pleasant "nature ride" close to town, which you can easily turn into a loop with nearby roads.

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1. Concord-Lake Sunapee Rail Trail loop — Strafford County, New Hampshire

8.42km

00:35

20m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Contoocook River bridge – New Hampshire State Capitol loop from Concord Heights

53.5km

03:17

350m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Contoocook River Park – Contoocook River Road loop from Penacook

20.2km

01:25

110m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 3.86 km

Uphill 10 m

Downhill 10 m

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Location: Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States

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Concord-Lake Sunapee Rail Trail

1. Concord-Lake Sunapee Rail Trail loop — Strafford County, New Hampshire

2. Contoocook River bridge – New Hampshire State Capitol loop from Concord Heights

3. Contoocook River Park – Contoocook River Road loop from Penacook

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