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Ahern State Park – View of Winnisquam Lake loop from Laconia

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Ahern State Park – View of Winnisquam Lake loop from Laconia

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4.7

(1935)

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Ahern State Park – View of Winnisquam Lake loop from Laconia

03:24

44.1km

620m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 22, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.54 km for 314 m

After 18.9 km for 80 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.91 km

Shore Drive Trailhead — Ahern State Park

Highlight • Trail

The trails through Ahern State Park are mostly winding single-track intended for mountain biking which intersect each other frequently. This makes it easy to customize your hike but it may be difficult to follow the exact digital route.

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4.34 km

Ahern State Park

Highlight • Beach

Ahern State park is 28 acres on the shore of Lake Winnisquam. The park has many hiking and running trails, a picnic area and a beach.

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5.29 km

View of Winnisquam Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a great untouched spot to admire the lake. There also is a beach a few hundred feet to the south.

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8.91 km

Huston-Morgan State Forest

Nature Reserve

10.0 km

Swain State Forest

Nature Reserve

18.9 km

Beaver Pond Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The trails in Hamlin Recreation area pass by Wicwas lake, numerous beaver ponds, and pine forests. The trail runs along two ledges to the north of the park that open out onto the landscape.

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39.6 km

Winni Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The Winni Trail is a paved scenic lakeside bike path that joins with the WOW (Winnipesaukee-Opechee-Winnisquam) Trail near the Laconia Bypass. Across from the bypass is the Leslie E. Roberts Beach, which makes for a nice destination.

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41.4 km

Lake Winnisquam Scenic Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lake Winnisquam (Winni) Scenic Trail is a paved rail trail that runs along the banks of the lake. It is completely flat and gives you great views of the lake.

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42.1 km

WOW Trail (Winnisquam segment)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The WOW Trail is a scenic two-lane bike path that runs along the water from Winnipesaukee to Opechee to Winnisquam. It ends near the head of the Winni Trail near …

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44.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.2 km

13.3 km

5.18 km

1.75 km

790 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.8 km

13.5 km

3.43 km

1.41 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Saturday 30 May

13°C

3°C

15 %

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Ahern State Park – View of Winnisquam Lake loop from Laconia

Shore Drive Trailhead — Ahern State Park

Ahern State Park

View of Winnisquam Lake

Beaver Pond Trailhead

Winni Trailhead

Lake Winnisquam Scenic Trail

WOW Trail (Winnisquam segment)

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