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Gerrish Depot – Winnepesaukee River loop from Penacook

Gerrish Depot – Winnepesaukee River loop from Penacook

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Gerrish Depot – Winnepesaukee River loop from Penacook

03:22

65.5km

300m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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10.3 km

Gerrish Depot

Highlight • Parking

The Gerrish Depot is a nice parking spot near the New Hampshire State Nursery

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19.6 km

This river stretches for 10.5 miles and connects to Lake Winnipesaukee. The bridge at this point provides an elevated panoramic view of the waters, creating a perfect spot to take a break and enjoy the scenery.

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20.8 km

Northern Rail Trail (near Webster Lake)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Once the railbed of the Boston and Maine Railroad's Northern Line, the Northern Rail Trail is now a lovely, unpaved multi-use trail. This section of the trail winds up alongside …

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22.8 km

Webster Lake Public Beach and Covered Bridge

Highlight • Beach

There's a public beach here on the south side of Webster Lake, one of the biggest — and prettiest — landmarks along the Northern Rail Trail. The Northern Rail Trail …

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30.6 km

Highland Lake

Highlight • Lake

This is one of the prettiest — and biggest — landmarks along the Northern Rail Trail, which runs along the railbed of the old Boston and Maine Railroad's Northern Line. …

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33.3 km

Roby Preserve

Nature Reserve

36.3 km

Highland Lake

Highlight • Lake

This is one of the prettiest — and biggest — landmarks along the Northern Rail Trail, which runs along the railbed of the old Boston and Maine Railroad's Northern Line. …

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46.3 km

Northern Rail Trail (near Franklin)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Once the railbed of the Boston and Maine Railroad's Northern Line, the Northern Rail Trail is now a lovely, unpaved multi-use trail. This section of the trail is mostly compacted …

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65.5 km

Hannah Duston Memorial

Highlight • Monument

From here, to find the Hannah Duston Memorial, head south across the Merrimack River via a paved bridge, parallel to the railroad. Head south for about 400 feet to the …

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65.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.5 km

4.23 km

449 m

188 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

60.1 km

4.36 km

1.06 km

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 5 September

24°C

14°C

75 %

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Gerrish Depot – Winnepesaukee River loop from Penacook

Gerrish Depot

Winnepesaukee River

Northern Rail Trail (near Webster Lake)

Webster Lake Public Beach and Covered Bridge

Highland Lake

Highland Lake

Northern Rail Trail (near Franklin)

Hannah Duston Memorial

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