Rail Trails of New England
Map Key:
⬤ Rail Trails | Enjoyed daily by hikers, cyclists, horse riders and more.
⬤ Live Rail | Walking along railroad track is illegal and dangerous, including track you think is inactive.
⬤ Historic Rail | Track may remain, or may be removed. Many segments private property.
⬤⬤ Road Biking & Access | Linking rail trails together for longer journeys.
We've created the first complete rail trail map of New England. We've also gone further, showing the rail trails in context with the live rail network and long-gone routes of yesterday. Choose a state from the buttons on the map to see lists of each state's rail trails and links to our trail reviews.
Trail review spotlight:
Cotton Valley 5★
12 miles each way
Lakes Region, NH
12 miles each way
Lakes Region, NH
Presidential Rail Trail 5★
19 miles each way
White Mountains, NH
19 miles each way
White Mountains, NH
Eastern Promenade Trail 4★
2 miles each way
Portland, ME
2 miles each way
Portland, ME
Shining Sea Bikeway 5★
11 miles each way
Cape Cod, MA
11 miles each way
Cape Cod, MA
East Boston Greenway 5★
2 miles each way
Boston, MA
2 miles each way
Boston, MA
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