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Cochecho Falls (Cocheco Falls) – Gulf Road–Dover Road Bridge loop from Dover

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Cochecho Falls (Cocheco Falls) – Gulf Road–Dover Road Bridge loop from Dover

Moderate

5.0

(9749)

9,750

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Cochecho Falls (Cocheco Falls) – Gulf Road–Dover Road Bridge loop from Dover

01:57

31.4km

280m

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 29, 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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5.40 km

Gulf Road–Dover Road Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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9.42 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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9.64 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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22.4 km

Salmon Falls River dam

Highlight • Monument

Salmon Falls River dam can be seen from Highway 4, to the south, and another great view is from the nearby Counting House Park. Enjoy the sound of the water …

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31.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.4 km

4.57 km

3.17 km

258 m

Surfaces

30.8 km

466 m

191 m

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Tuesday 16 June

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Cochecho Falls (Cocheco Falls) – Gulf Road–Dover Road Bridge loop from Dover

Cochecho Falls (Cocheco Falls)

Gulf Road–Dover Road Bridge

Vaughan Woods State Park

Salmon Falls River in Vaughan Woods State Park

Salmon Falls River dam

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