From Wendy Grossman:

This week the Walpole section of the Cheshire Rail Trail was brush hogged again!  The grass and weeds on the trail surface were cut for the benefit of pedestrians, bicyclists, and equestrians who use the 7+ miles of trail between the CITGO/Jiffy Mart in the north and the Westmoreland border in the south.  

There is trail access and limited parking at many road crossings along the Rail Trail.  Maps are available at walpoleoutdoors.org (the Conservation Commission website) and in Town Hall.

Given the short grass and dry weather, conditions are generally good for exploring the Rail Trail and its many scenic views in Walpole.  However, bicyclists and other users should heed the new NH Bureau of Trails CAUTION signs urging bicyclists to walk over the bridge at Malnati Farm.  Bicyclists should also be cautious at the bridge north of the Boat Launch WMA.

At the Gateway, walkers can take a side trip to the new Gateway River Ramble trail for outstanding views of the Connecticut River.  To reach this trail, walk down from the Gateway kiosk to the boat drop-off area, continue past the cornfield, and bear right to the trail sign.

If you have comments about the Rail Trail, please feel free to contact Wendy Grossman, Chair of the Walpole Trail Committee, at walpoletrailhelpers@gmail.com.

Enjoy the Rail Trail!

Wendy and Will Grossman

Walpole Trail Committee

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