Hop River State Park Trail – Dobsonville Pond Dam loop from Bolton

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Hop River State Park Trail – Dobsonville Pond Dam loop from Bolton

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Hop River State Park Trail – Dobsonville Pond Dam loop from Bolton

02:23

42.1km

440m

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: September 25, 2026

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5.46 km

Hop River State Park Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Hop River State Park Trail is built on a former railroad line. It is 20.2 miles long and passes through Manchester, Vernon, Bolton, Coventry, Andover, and Columbia. The trail …

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13.1 km

Dobsonville Pond Dam

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Nice, small waterfall created by the Dobsonville Pond Dam.

You can get a good view of the falls from Hop River State Park Trail and from above on Dobson Road. …

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13.4 km

Hop River State Park Trail

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All told the Hop River Linear Park, or Hop River Linear Trail, runs for almost 20 miles. But when broken down into smaller pieces, it makes the perfect connector to …

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20.8 km

Cheney Rail Trail Trailhead

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One of several trailheads for the Cheney Rail Trail. The path is built on an old railroad bed and runs for 2.5 miles through central Manchester. The surface is a …

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21.4 km

Cheney Rail Trail

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All told, this multi-use trail runs for 2.5 miles through central Manchester. It's built on an old railroad bed and presents a lovely opportunity to walk, run, or bike your …

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28.6 km

Case Mountain Trailhead is where the pavement will end and the gravel will begin. Start your adventure up to Case Mountain or Lookout Mountain from the Carriage Path, a wide gravel trail looping through Case Mountain Recreation Area.

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29.7 km

Lookout Mountain

Highlight • Summit

Although this area is named for Case Mountain, the best views actually come from here — at the summit of Lookout Mountain.

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37.4 km

Hop River State Trail

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This former railroad trail is now highly popular among hikers, runners, and bikers. Stretching over 20 miles, it passes through several towns. This section features a well-maintained hard packed dirt trail surrounded by lush green forest.

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