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Highland Lake – Highland Lake loop from Franklin

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Highland Lake – Highland Lake loop from Franklin

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Highland Lake – Highland Lake loop from Franklin

01:59

30.3km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: June 23, 2026

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Parking

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1.90 km

Northern Rail Trail (Webster Lake to Franklin Junction)

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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 runs between Webster …

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18.4 km

Highland Lake

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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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18.7 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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26.0 km

Northern Rail Trail (near Webster Lake)

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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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28.9 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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30.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

4.71 km

3.22 km

2.33 km

1.98 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

6.82 km

3.15 km

2.41 km

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Wednesday 24 June

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Highland Lake – Highland Lake loop from Franklin

Northern Rail Trail (Webster Lake to Franklin Junction)

Highland Lake

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