Distance from Bellows Falls Community Bike Project: 100mi
A huge New York State 3 part trail. The sections from Albany NY to Buffalo NY (350mi-Erie
Canal Trail ) and from Albany to New York City (150mi-Hudson Valley Greenway) are almost
entirely off road. Amtrak follows much of the trail allowing for loops with partial train travel
(Amtrak will not carry e-bikes).
https://empiretrail.ny.gov/

Distance from Bellows Falls Community Bike Project: 57mi
A north-south trail between Castleton VT and West Rupert VT that crisscrosses the VT/NY
border. Two Vermont sections total 20mi and a middle NY section of 6mi, 26mi total.
https://railtrails.vermont.gov/trails/delaware-hudson-rail-trail/

Distance from Bellows Falls Community Bike Project: 163mi

A 26mi long east-west trail that Intersects Lamoille Valley Rail trail near Swanton, at Sheldon
Junction VT.
https://railtrails.vermont.gov/trails/missisquoi-valley-rail-trail/

Distance from Bellows Falls Community Bike Project: 130mi
The first, and best known major off road trail in Vermont. Iconic views of Lake Champlain.
Paved, suitable for all bikes, however slow speed recommended due to high traffic and mixed
use with walkers, dogs and children.
https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/1048/Greenway-Multi-Use-Path

Distance from Bellows Falls Community Bike Project: 90mi
A private, donation driven trail. Varying quality of surface. Poor quality and washed out in
several places in Groton State Forest. Good quality surface on sections in Montpelier area.
https://www.crossvermont.org/

Distance from Bellows Falls Community Bike Project: 106mi
93mi long, scenic trail, maintained by Vermont DOT. Extends from St Johnsbury to Swanton VT.
Trailside Bike Center in Johnson VT provides end to end shuttle service for riders and bikes:
https://www.lamoillevalleybiketours.com/lamoillevalleyrailtrailbikeshuttle
https://railtrails.vermont.gov/trails/lamoille-valley-rail-trail/

Distance from Bellows Falls Community Bike Project: 63mi
Intersects Northampton Bikeway and Norwottwuck Rail Trail at a 3-way intersection near
McDonalds Restaurant on Rt 5 on the northern side of Northampton. Trail extends 80mi to the
south to New Haven CT (currently there is a 20mi on-road section in the middle). Amtrak
follows the trail allowing for train rides home instead of riding a loop (Amtrak will not carry e-
bikes)
https://northamptonrailtrailsystem.wordpress.com/

Distance from Bellows Falls Community Bike Project: 63mi
Intersects Norwottwuck Rail Trail in central Northampton, extends west to Look Memorial Park.
https://northamptonrailtrailsystem.wordpress.com/

Distance from Bellows Falls Community Bike Project: 63mi
From Northampton east to Belchertown MA. Approx 10mi of paved scenic trail. Few road
crossings, suitable for all bikes and all skill levels. Numerous food options near the trail,
particularly the Quarters only feet from the trail, serving a variety of lunch options.
https://www.mass.gov/locations/norwottuck-rail-trail
https://northamptonrailtrailsystem.wordpress.com/

Greenfield MA. Open, sunny trail along old industrial side of Greenfield. Paved surface suitable
for all bikes.
https://www.mass.gov/locations/canalside-rail-trail

North-south 15mi long trail between Barre and Baldwinville MA. Varying surface with some
roughness.
https://www.town.princeton.ma.us/open-space-committee/pages/ware-river-trail

Distance from Bellows Falls Community Bike Project: 44mi
Connects Winchendon and Gardner, MA. Northern terminus at Clark Memorial YMCA on
Summer Drive, Intersects Winchendon Rail Trail, Distal end is near Pearley Brook Reservoir
and Crystal Lake. Well maintained paved surface.
https://www.gardner-ma.gov/facilities/facility/details/north-central-pathway-6

Distance from Bellows Falls Community Bike Project: 44mi
5 mi long paved trail along Rt 12 on the southern side of Winchendon. Most easily accessed
from Grout Park, Winchendon MA near the intersection of Rt 12 and Rt 202.

Distance from Bellows Falls Community Bike Project: 20mi
Connects with Cheshire Rail Trail in Keene. Approx 20 mi long. Variable base, a lot of walkers
in Keene area. Winds along Ashuelot and Connecticut Rivers, terminating in Hinsdale NH.
Numerous parking and access points along the trail.
https://www.nhstateparks.org/find-parks-trails/recreational-rail-trails/ashuelot-recreational-rail-
trail

Distance from Bellows Falls Community Bike Project: 9mi
A 42mi long trail extending from near Alysons Orchards in Walpole NH, through Keene down to
Fitzwilliam NH near the Massachusetts border, where Rt 12 crosses into MA. Surface varies,
ends of the trail are rougher, near Keene the surface is firmer and smoother. Nearest parking
access is Blackjack Crossing Road in Walpole. Primary users of rural parts of the trail are
winter snowmobilers.
https://www.nhstateparks.org/find-parks-trails/recreational-rail-trails/cheshire-recreational-rail-trail

Distance from Bellows Falls Community Bike Project: 22mi
Not a rail trail, but included in the list due to its proximity to Bellows Falls and pretty views of the
West River. Not as smooth and flat as a rail trail with packed dirt base, but manageable by most
bikes with moderate rider skill level (not recommended for narrow tires). Near Brattleboro, the trail is shared with a lot of dog walkers, but traffic thins out further from town.
Best accessed by parking behind Marina Restaurant.
https://westrivertrail.org/lower-section/lower-section-map/

Distance from Bellows Falls Community Bike Project: 22mi
9.5mi Trail parallels the Sugar River between Claremont and Newport NH. Mostly packed stone
base, with patches of sand. Not recommended for skinny tires due to sand. Tree shaded with
pretty river views and historic train covered bridges. Dirt parking area off Washington St/Rt 103
across from Claremont Center Self Storage.
https://www.nhstateparks.org/find-parks-trails/recreational-rail-trails/sugar-river-recreational-rail-trail

Distance from Bellows Falls Community Bike Project: 19mi
Short 2mi trail through the center of Claremont. Dirt base with scattered mud. Most easily
accessed from the Claremont Savings Bank Community Center, at the corner of Broad and
South streets. From the back corner of the parking lot there is an access path to the trail. The
distal trail end, near Market Basket is single track, paralleling Washington St/ Rt 103 with lots of
street and driveway crossings. However it does connect with the Sugar River Trail.
https://www.claremontnh.com/index.php?section=parks-and-facilities&cas_cscid=1&casid=83

Distance from Bellows Falls Community Bike Project: 11mi
Short 3.5mi trail along the Black River in Springfield, VT. Paved surface, with a lot of walkers
and children. Suitable for all bikes, but slow speeds recommended due to the traffic mix. The
village end of the trail is a bit obscure. It can be accessed by parking next to United John Deere
Dealer on Clinton St, or parking in the Edgar May Recreation Center parking lot and a short ride
on the Clinton St sidewalk (no crossing of Clinton St). The distal end has a small parking lot on
Rt 11, near the Rt 11 and Rt 5 intersection or parking at Hoyts Landing public boat access.
https://www.trailfinder.info/trails/trail/toonerville-trail

Distance from Bellows Falls Community Bike Project: 43mi
Goes from Lebanon NH to Concord NH. Trail winds along Mascoma River and around Lake
Mascoma with lovely water views. There are numerous benches, food venders near the trail
and Lakeside Park in Enfield is an inviting place for a picnic. Crushed stone base is suitable for
all bikes. There are several parking / access points along the trail. The Lebanon trail terminus
is at Eldridge Park near the CCBA Witherell Recreation Center with extensive free parking.
https://www.fnrt.org/