Mascoma Lake – Northern Rail Trail loop from Lebanon

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Mascoma Lake – Northern Rail Trail loop from Lebanon

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Mascoma Lake – Northern Rail Trail loop from Lebanon

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29.3km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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67 m

Fountain at Colburn Park

Highlight • Monument

Located over the old junction between the Mascoma River and Mink Brook, this park at Lebanon downtown is the ideal place to relax short after your arrival in the city. …

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5.71 km

Full of history, this area features remnants of an 18th-century slate mill and the Rail Trail, where you can observe remains of the railroad. The Mascoma River runs alongside, providing stunning views of the water.

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7.64 km

Mascoma Lake

Highlight • Lake

Mascoma Lake is a 1,150-acre near Lebanon, New Hampshire. It is a popular spot for swimming and there are great views of the lake from the Northern Rail Trail.

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9.87 km

Northern Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Northern Rail Trail runs from Lebanon to Boscawen and is built on the old rail bed of the Boston & Maine Railroad Northern Line. The trail is mostly flat …

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11.6 km

Abandoned Mill in Enfield

Highlight • Monument

16.3 km

Enfield Train Station on the Northern Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

This is a stunning, nearly flat, 59-mile trail that goes from Lebanon, New Hampshire, in the Mascoma River Valley, to Boscawen, a few miles north of Concord. On the way, …

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19.5 km

Northern Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a fantastic multi-use rail trail. It follows the path where the old Northern Line of the Boston and Maine Railroad used to be. The State of New Hampshire took over this area in 1996.

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26.4 km

Packard Hill Covered Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Packard Hill Covered Bridge is a historic covered bridge in Lebanon, New Hampshire. This bridge is one of 54 remaining covered bridges in the state and a local historical landmark.

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