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Windham Rail Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 397 Google reviews · Running trail in Windham, New Hampshire · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Windham Rail Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Paved recreational route that's great for walking, biking and rollerblading.
What runners say about Windham Rail Trail
“A very well maintained & paved walking & biking trail that goes on for miles and miles and miles.”
“Beautiful views of wetlands and forrest, well maintained rail trail with parking at the Depot.”
“A beautiful canopy of trees shade the trail.”
“The stretch from Windham Rail Trail south to Salem Depot is very flat, well-paved, and peaceful as it leads you through forests, an overpass, and along streams and ponds.”
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.
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.
Our favorite rail trail in NH. Easy and level and not too much bicycle traffic. Lots of dog poop bags which is sad but great place to walk. Lots of shade.
Love this place! Grounds are kept very clean and plenty of parking. My Boston Terrier and I love walking this trail!
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful views of wetlands and forrest, well maintained rail trail with parking at the Depot.”
“The stretch from Windham Rail Trail south to Salem Depot is very flat, well-paved, and peaceful as it leads you through forests, an overpass, and along streams and ponds.”
“Beautiful views of wetlands and forrest, well maintained rail trail with parking at the Depot.”
“Sometimes there are portable bathrooms set up about 3 miles in.”
“The stretch from Windham Rail Trail south to Salem Depot is very flat, well-paved, and peaceful as it leads you through forests, an overpass, and along streams and ponds.”
“A beautiful canopy of trees shade the trail.”
“The stretch from Windham Rail Trail south to Salem Depot is very flat, well-paved, and peaceful as it leads you through forests, an overpass, and along streams and ponds.”
“Great place to visit, enjoy a nice walk with the kids and/or the dogs!”
Plan your run at Windham Rail Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitewindhamrailtrail.org
- Phone(603) 434-0806
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Derry Rail Trail
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