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Suncook

A potential Rail-trail

Currently in use north of Suncook on an informal basis! 

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The rail-trail is broken between Suncook and Browns Brook. Note that Pleasant Street (Pembroke), Broadway Street, Main Street (to the town line on the bridge) and Pleasant Street (Allenstown) are lightly used arterial streets that can be used to bypass this long gap.

The rail-trail follows the power lines beginning a short distance north of Pembroke Memorial Park. Digital Photograph by Kenyon F. Karl on April 24, 2000.

The stone arch bridge over Bridge Street Ext, just north of the Suncook River. Digital Photograph by Kenyon F. Karl on April 24, 2000.

The new bridge over the Suncook River does not accommodate trail users. Digital Photograph by Kenyon F. Karl on April 24, 2000.

Two railroad bridges spanned the canal just south of the Suncook River. The abutment on the left lead to both Candia and Pittsfield, while the abutment on the right lead to Hooksett.  Digital Photograph by Kenyon F. Karl on April 24, 2000.

The old mill adjacent to the railroad bridges over the canal in Suncook. Digital Photograph by Kenyon F. Karl on April 24, 2000.

ParkingRest RoomsDrinking WaterPicnic ShelterPicnic Area Pembroke Memorial Park serves as the trailhead for the rail-trail segment that runs north from Suncook. This full service recreational facility is located on the Merrimack River just north of the Suncook River, and can be reached via Broadway and Pleasant Streets. Note that parking problems might exist during organized games. Drinking water is presumably available within the building that houses the toilets.

FoodRest RoomsDrinking Water Three restaurants of various kinds were noted in the ancient business buildings on Main Street just north of the Suncook River Bridge. Toilets and water are presumably available upon request in each one. Unfortunately, the Webmaster failed to note whether any of these restaurants served breakfast. 


Sign images are from the Manual of Traffic Signs, by Richard C. Moeur.

Updated on February 22, 2001 by Kenyon F. Karl <[email protected]>.
  Unintentional errors are likely

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