Cotton Valley Rail Trail Rental

Explore the Cotton Valley Rail Trail on your own with a rented e-bike and immerse yourself in its scenic beauty. This 12-mile, family-friendly trail meanders through picturesque landscapes, including Lake Wentworth, Crescent Lake, and scenic wetlands. Enjoy diverse activities such as biking, walking, and wildlife viewing, or take advantage of winter cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Travel from downtown Wolfeboro through Brookfield to Turntable Park in Wakefield, and experience the charm of historic train sites, a beach, and scenic fields. With its hard-packed surface and accessible amenities, the Cotton Valley Rail Trail offers a perfect blend of nature and history for an unforgettable adventure.

Location HIGHLIGHTS

  1. Lake Winnipesaukee Views: The trail offers stunning views of New Hampshire’s largest lake, with plenty of spots to stop, take photos, or simply enjoy the tranquil surroundings.
  2. Historic Railroad Features: The trail was once a rail line, and several remnants of its past, like old train tracks and signal boxes, remain. It's especially popular for rail enthusiasts who appreciate the preserved railroad infrastructure.
  3. Rustic Bridges and Wetlands: The trail crosses various bridges that provide beautiful views of wetlands, marshes, and streams, allowing for wildlife sightings such as birds and turtles.
  4. Cotton Valley Station: This former train station serves as a small historical point of interest where visitors can see relics of the old railway and learn more about the trail's heritage.
  5. Wooded Trails and Quiet Nature: As the trail meanders through shaded woodlands, it provides a peaceful escape, ideal for those looking to experience the quiet beauty of nature.
  6. Fernald Station Museum: Located near the trailhead in Wolfeboro, this small museum gives insights into the area's rail history and is a great starting point for your journey.

The Golden Rules – to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all rail trail users:

  • Use Safe Speeds
  • Bicyclists should always yield to pedestrians as well as to horses
  • Be Alert
  • Keep Right, Pass Left
  • Warn users as you approach them from the rear
  • Pass on the left after giving an audible signal
  • Allow other users to pass on your left
  • Standing Still?  Stand Aside
  • Mind Your Pets. You are responsible for removing all waste
  • Know and Follow the Rules and Laws governing the trail you are using
  • Leave No Trace –  Help us keep our trails clean
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Weather

WAKEFIELD COTTON VALLEY RAIL TRAIL RENTAL 

MILEAGE: 5 TO 30+ MILES      
EASY

Sunday 11 AM - 6 PM

Surrounding Towns:

  • Wakefield, NH
  • Brookfield, MA
  • Wolfboro, MA

Rates:

1 HOUR  $35

2 HOUR  $55

3 HOUR  $75

4 HOUR  $95

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WHAT TO EXPECT

This tour offers mostly easy terrain on paved, carefree recreational paths and in-town bike lanes.
MUST BE 18+ TO RIDE

 

DEPARTS FROM:

7 WINDY HOLLOW SANBOROVILLE, NH 03972