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The caboose is interesting to climb on and peek inside. The rail trail is the main draw. We only went one direction and incredible veiws of nature on both sides. Rocks hewn through with 🌲 trees growing on top. Quite a few chipmunks. We heard geese honking. You are elevated above ponds and the river. With the fall foliage, it's a great walk. Even my daughter smiled. There are a few paths to the river and a few that lead into the forest. It's also a bike path. Well maintained and paved trail. Two porta potties at the train station. 🚆 Train station is closed. Limited parking. Place is popular! We're going back! I recommend a visit if you want to go for a scenic walk. Thanks to Christina Levitan for her review:)! Update: Sunday afternoon, November 2020; We walked the opposite direction and crossed two roads. North Lowell Rd speed limit is 40 MPH. A sign said the direction we were going was a dead end. After a half hour, we still didn't see it. A little less scenic since you are next to private property and the highway, but, still a nice walk with benches along the way.
Stephen PriestStephen Priest
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Most of the trail is uninterrupted by road crossings. The train station is still there as well as one train. All but one small section (about 6 feet long) is paved. The trail goes over a historic cow tunnel that has a historic marker. The trail passes by at least 4 ponds. There are a few short marked off road trails that go down to the different ponds and can be hiked or mountain biked. The off road trails have lots of leaf litter so be careful running the trails as roots and rocks are hidden. In summer the horseflys and mosquitoes come out in force near the ponds as the sun sets. For fauna I saw several chipmunks, squirrels and birds including a great blue heron. For flora there are oak trees, maple trees, white pines, white birch, ferns, wild blueberry bushes and wild flowers. The ponds have lilly pads and flowers. The trail does not change much in elevation making it great for kids.
R HousemanR Houseman
10
Great Bike Trail in the Area!!!! Look Forward to it being Extended at some point... Did 13.54 Mile Bike 🚲 Ride with a Friend on Saturday!!!! Started at the Windham Depot in Windham, NH and Rode our Bikes 4 Miles Towards Derry, NH to the End ~ they eventually hope to extend it 120 Miles which would be really cool but of course Funding is needed, dont know how much. Then Rode 4 Miles Back to the Windham Depot and Did a Few Miles on the Londonderry Rail Trail which has some Gorgeous Water Views and has some really nice NH Rock Formations until a wicked Big Fallen Tree was in the way, hopefully that gets taken care of ASAP then Rode Back to the Windham Depot!!!!
Rachel O'BrienRachel O'Brien
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The bike path is very lovely during spring, summer and fall and well maintained. The whole trail takes about few hours and starts somewhere in the Derry, NH region and ends around Salem, NH. During the walks or bike rides you can see lots of animals and beautiful scenery. There are also few off trail paths that one can take. Overall, it's a pleasure whether you're walking or biking. It can get somewhat crowded during sunny days, buy cyclists are usually courteous and let you know when they overtake you.
Roman PopeRoman Pope
10
Beautiful views of wetlands and forrest, well maintained rail trail with parking at the Depot. Each end of the trail has parking and places just off the trail to purchase drinks or food. Porto restrooms facilities available at the Depot. Over all the Windham Trail system connects to Salems to the south and Derry to the north. With the exception of an unpaved section in Derry it is possible to start in Salem Depot and end overlooking Manchester Irport in Londonderry NH
Chuck PaoneChuck Paone
30
You can ride all the way North to the Manchester Airport (The only caveat being a small section of trail where you have to go off the rail trail. Unfortunately. I wish the section was completed because then it would be such an awesome, safe ride). Going South towards Salem is also beautiful. At times it feels like you're going through Middle Earth for you Lord of the Rings fans 😉
Zac CataldoZac Cataldo
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Nearby Restaurants Of Windham Rail Trail
Windham Junction Country Gift Shop & Kitchen
Windham Junction Country Gift Shop & Kitchen
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7 Depot Rd, Windham, NH 03087
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