Gerrish Depot – Winnepesaukee River loop from Boscawen

Bike touring routes & trails

United States

New Hampshire

Merrimack County

Gerrish Depot – Winnepesaukee River loop from Boscawen

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Gerrish Depot – Winnepesaukee River loop from Boscawen

03:18

51.7km

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: July 17, 2026

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Parking

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4.94 km

Northern Rail Trail (near the Merrimack River)

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The Northern Rail Trail was once the railbed of the Boston and Maine Railroad's Northern Line. Now it's an easygoing, unpaved multi-use trail that you'll share with runners and cyclists. …

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6.32 km

Gerrish Depot

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

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11.6 km

Northern Rail Trail (near Franklin)

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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 is mostly compacted …

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15.6 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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16.9 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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26.2 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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26.4 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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33.7 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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51.7 km

End point

Parking

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