Portsmouth Branch Rail-Trail

Candia

Hiking Trail Bicycle Trail Cross-Country Skiing Snowmobiling Horse Trail

 Bureau of Trails
Division of Parks & Recreation

NH Dept. of Resources & Econ. Dev.
PO Box 1856, Concord, NH 03302-1856
Phone 603-271-3254 - FAX 603-271-2629
 
Local coordination provided by:
Rockingham Recreational Trail Association,
Chair, Eathan Howard,
C/O Manchester Water Works,
1581 Lake Shore Rd, Manchester NH 03109
Phone: 603-624-6482

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Parking Limited parking is apparently available on an informal basis on the site of the Candia Depot at the north trail crossing on Main Street.

Bicycle Route The Statewide Bicycle Route System passes Candia Station on Route 43, about 0.2 mile west via a town road that begins almost across the street from the site of the Station. The bike route (on Rte 43) is almost adjacent as the rail-trail runs alongside Route 101.        

GasolineGroceries A gasoline station and convenience store is adjacent to the south trail crossing of Main Street at the south end of the settlement. The store sells cold drinks, snacks, and pre-packaged sandwiches, but public toilets are not available!

Hiking Trail Bicycle Trail Horse Trail Tent campingRV camping Bear Brook State Park might be reachable from various road crossings between Auburn and Candia via lightly traveled town roads. Note that the Webmaster has not spot-checked the park, campground or access routes.

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Tunnel Tunnel The trail passes under Route 101 then under the Exit Ramp from Route 101 using two sets of trail culverts located about a half-mile apart. These culverts are less than 6 feet tall at their highest point, so that tall people must crouch when walking through the passageway. The trail also climbs a steep grades at each side that may exceed ADA slope standards. Accordingly, some trail users may wish to detour around these underpasses as follows (eastbound):

Route 101 Trail Culvert. Digital picture by Kenyon F. Karl on August 5, 1998.

Closeup of Exit 3 Trail Culvert. Digital picture by Kenyon F. Karl on August 5, 1998.


East Candia

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Parking Parking is available on the site of the East Candia Depot on Depot Street.

Bicycle Route The Statewide Bicycle Route System parallels the rail-trail on Route 27, about 0.4 mile north of the East Candia Depot. 

No other trail facilities were observed in this area!


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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