This 21 mile trail runs form Keene to Winchester
Keene: North end of trail parking is at end of Krif Rd in Keene (42.914752, -72.285737). Trail continues north into downtown Keene with big bridge over highway. Hinsdale: South end of trail parking is on Rt 63 in Hinsdale (42.758734, -72.471312). This is a large dirt lot that access both the Fort Hill RT and Ashuelot RT.
Over the River was written one stormy April day around 1860 by Nancy Priest Wakefield who was a young woman who worked in a factory along the Ashuelot River in Southern New Hampshire. As I took my family on this journey to explore a portion of the river, I thought about Nancy’s experiences as a mill worker and how timeless this pristine part of New Hampshire continues to be. To read more about my experience on our blog: Ashuelot River Inspiration
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