This 9-mile trail is located completely in Hinsdale. It begins at the old bridge on NH-119 and continues south along the Connecticut River where it ends at NH-63.
Nine miles of level terrain and varying surfaces from ballast, to cinder, to dirt make this trail a scenic adventure for hikers and snowmobilers. The trail parallels the east bank of the Connecticut River and ends at a railroad bridge across to Brattleboro, Vermont. The bridge is an interesting relic of the industrial age in New England, but is not maintained and has no decking, so it is unsafe to cross. The trail's maintenance is primarily suited to snowmobilers, so while it is open to hikers, it is not a brushed hiking trail and some of it is overgrown in the summer. Because the trail is not maintained for biking and the surface is highly variable, biking is not recommended except perhaps for expert bikers.
At its southern end, the trail meets the southern end of the Ashuelot Recreational Rail Trail, so the two are easy to combine into one trip.
The TrailFinder website and the AllTrails website have descriptions and maps of hikes on the Fort Hill Rail Trail.
Restrooms on site
Wheelchair accessible trail
Entrance fee
Content from Official Website and TrailFinder website
Last updated October 18, 2023