Near Presidential Rail Trail
A shot from the Presidential Traverse trailhead.
Near Presidential Rail Trail
View of Killkenny Ridge from Cherry Pond
Near Presidential Rail Trail
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Presidential Rail Trail

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This rail trail runs 20 miles from Jefferson to Gorham, NH.
19.3
mi
Distance
435
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingHistoricalLakeRiver/CreekViewsWaterfallWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
19.31mi
Distance
435ft
Elevation Gain
676ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
1,496ft
High Point
887ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail starts from the parking area off Airport Road, in Whitefield. It runs northeast to Waumbek Junction, and then turns eastward. There are many birding and sightseeing opportunities around the Cherry Pond area. It passes through the Moorhen Marshes and past the Slide Brook Trail (on the right). It crosses over Route 115; please use caution when crossing here. It runs past the Castle Trailhead Parking area and continues northeast. It crosses over some of the other Randolph Club Trails as it continues northeast. It passes by the Appalachia Trailhead and runs eastward. It crosses over Pinkham B Road, where turning right will take you to Dolly Copp Campground. Just before crossing over the Moose River, look to your left to see remnants of (possibly) an old train station or hotel. This area is protected under the antiquities act; please be respectful of the history. The trail runs a bit further into an area that's currently closed due to flooding. It continues following the Moose River, then crosses over it another time. It passes beneath Route 2, at a snowmobile intersection. It continues to the parking area off Route 2, in Gorham. While the trail continues on (under the same name), this portion is for the ATV's. Bikers and pedestrians can still continue along this stretch, but you'll have to compete with the ATV's.

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Contributors
David Smith