Historic Downtown Dover – Salmon Falls River loop from Chestnut Way Open Space

Historic Downtown Dover – Salmon Falls River loop from Chestnut Way Open Space

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Historic Downtown Dover – Salmon Falls River loop from Chestnut Way Open Space

02:14

52.6km

410m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.5 km for 128 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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14.1 km

Riverwalk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Joe B. Parks Riverwalk is a paved riverside walking path and garden. The area used to be a neglected space, but in 2008 it was turned into a public garden and trail.

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14.6 km

Historic Downtown Dover

Highlight • Historical Site

Dover has a rich heritage and is not short of historical buildings or parks. Dover is also known for its freshly caught fish. Foodies will want to head to Dover's …

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22.5 km

Salmon Falls River Frontage

Highlight • River

You can't actually bike through this green space, but it makes for some lovely views from the road or a spot to pull over for a quick fuel-up snack. The …

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24.0 km

Intersection of Routes 11 and 113, Somersworth

Highlight • Settlement

Somersworth was incorporated in 1893, which is relatively recent compared to some of its surrounding cities. Interestingly enough, Somersworth was named top 10 for one of the best spots in …

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24.3 km

Salmon Falls River

Highlight • River

The Salmon Falls River is the boundary in this area for the states of Maine and New Hampshire and a tributary of the Piscataqua River. It creates hydroelectric power for …

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34.6 km

Cocheco River Reservoir

Highlight • River

The Cocheco River flows through Rochester, Connecticut. In this particular spot on a bridge on Pickering Road you get great views of both the river and the old historic Gonic …

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35.0 km

Cocheco River

Highlight • River

The Cocheco River flows through Rochester, Connecticut. In this particular spot on a bridge on Pickering Road you get great views of both the river and the old historic Gonic …

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52.6 km

End point

Parking

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