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Cochecho Falls (Cocheco Falls) – Historic Downtown Dover loop from Dover

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Cochecho Falls (Cocheco Falls) – Historic Downtown Dover loop from Dover

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Cochecho Falls (Cocheco Falls) – Historic Downtown Dover loop from Dover

02:49

46.2km

380m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Vaughan Woods State Park

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Start point

Train Station

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593 m

Cochecho Falls (Cocheco Falls)

Highlight • Waterfall

You can get a great view of Cochecho Falls (often incorrectly spelled as Cocheco Falls) from here. It used to mark the heart of a historic mill complex along the river.

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829 m

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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6.06 km

There is a nice bridge here that takes you over the Salmon Falls River. There are marshes surrounding the shore, great for watching wildlife, and the untouched shores of the Franklin-McElheny Preserve in the northeast.

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10.1 km

Vaughan Woods State Park

Highlight • Forest

The Vaughan Woods State Park is open everyday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The park is 165 acres of pine and hemlock forest, and it has the Salmon Falls River to the west.

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10.3 km

Salmon Falls River in Vaughan Woods State Park

Highlight • River

Vaughan Woods State Park offers a diverse range of hiking trails for both leisurely strolls and more strenuous workouts. The trails are well-marked through a mixed-growth forest with plenty of …

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28.1 km

Orris Falls Conservation Area

Highlight • Trail

Orris Falls Conservation Area is filled with miles of trails, overlooks, waterfalls, and a lake. The trails spend the majority of their time under a canopy of trees, but the views offered near Spring Hill are hard to beat.

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38.6 km

Salmon Falls River Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

South Berwick is one of Maine's oldest European-founded towns. The area was settled by the English in 1631 and has a deep history with countless historical buildings. After a ride …

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38.6 km

South Berwick

Highlight • Settlement

South Berwick is one of Maine's oldest European-founded towns. The area was settled by the English in 1631 and has a deep history with countless historical buildings. After a ride …

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46.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.4 km

4.66 km

4.29 km

3.51 km

441 m

Surfaces

45.3 km

466 m

360 m

183 m

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Cochecho Falls (Cocheco Falls) – Historic Downtown Dover loop from Dover

Cochecho Falls (Cocheco Falls)

Historic Downtown Dover

Gulf Road–Dover Road Bridge

Vaughan Woods State Park

Salmon Falls River in Vaughan Woods State Park

Orris Falls Conservation Area

Salmon Falls River Bridge

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