Cherry Pond – Presidential Rail Trail loop from Jefferson

Cherry Pond – Presidential Rail Trail loop from Jefferson

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7,239

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Cherry Pond – Presidential Rail Trail loop from Jefferson

03:08

56.4km

390m

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 14, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Pondicherry Division of Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge

White Mountain National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8.30 km

Presidential Rail Trail with open views

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Part of the Presidential Rail Trail is locked in the trees, but this section passes through open meadows and fields and has mountain views pretty much the entire time.

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10.4 km

Cherry Pond

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful pond with resting area to enjoy the view. You can get here taking the Presidential Trail which is also an amazing ride!

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10.6 km

Presidential Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Presidential Rail Trail is a dirt and gravel double-track trail that passes through the heart of the Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge. The path is mostly …

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12.8 km

Presidential Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Presidential Rail Trail is a dirt and gravel double-track trail that passes through the heart of the Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge. The path is mostly …

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15.3 km

Presidential Rail Trail near Cherry Pond

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Part of the Presidential Rail Trail is locked in the trees, but this section passes through open meadows and fields and has mountain views pretty much the entire time.

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23.8 km

Valley Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Save yourself the fight on Route 2, and hop on this lovely quiet hard packed dirt road. You don’t need a gravel bike for this, regular road bike is fine - just keep watching for potholes!

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