Let's explore New Hampshire's newest rail trail!

This section of the Seacoast Greenway, which just opened last fall, is part of the much larger East Coast Greenway, a 3,000-mile pedestrian and bicycle route along the coast between Maine and Florida. The NH segment of the ECG is about 50% complete at this point and currently runs from the Portsmouth Skate Park on Route 33 southward to just beyond the North Hampton airfield, a distance of 8 miles. Plans are already on the drawing board to extend the trail further south, to Hampton and Seabrook, where it will connect up to the Old Marsh Trail that we bike on a regular basis.

Our ride starts in North Hampton from the old DPW parking lot next to Cap World. From there, we'll ride north toward the Portsmouth skate park on Greenland Road (Route 33). When we reach the park, we'll take a short water/snack break before doubling back to our starting point. There is a Port-a-Potty at the skatepark.

Optional Lunch at the Airfield Cafe
For those interested, we can get together after the ride at the Airfield Cafe, a delightful place for breakfast or lunch from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm.

The nitty gritty for this ride:

• Trail surface: crushed stone dust
• Suitable bikes: hybrid, gravel or mountain bike
• Total distance: 16 miles round trip
• Bathrooms: Port-a-Potty at the skate park
• Water/snack break: We'll take a short break at the skate park.
• Parking: Park at the old DPW lot next to Cap World on Route 1.
• Address for GPS: 1 Lafayette Road, North Hampton NH.
• Post-Ride Lunch: The Airfield Cafe, 9A Lafayette Road, North Hampton NH. The restaurant is just a few minutes away.
  Directions: Head north on Route 1 a few hundred feet to Airport Road. Turn right and follow the road to the end.

IMPORTANT: Be sure your bike is in good working order! Tires should be in good shape and pumped up, gears should shift smoothly, and your brakes should be properly adjusted. If possible, pack a spare tube in case of a flat. A hand pump or CO2 inflator is also desirable, though not absolutely necessary, as many riders will already have these items.

AS A CONDITION OF ATTENDING THIS MEETUP, YOU AGREE TO: Hold harmless, and indemnify the organizers and their relations and heirs, and all members and participants of the Meetup group from any and all claims for injury, illness, death, and/or property damage including those caused by negligence, ignorance, inexperience and other reasons. You also agree to assume all mental, physical, financial, and/or other risk associated with this meetup. Kayaking, camping, hiking, bicycling, and such other activities pose inherent risks and dangers. Participation in these activities is voluntary and dependent upon your own personal judgment. As organizers, we make no claims regarding any expertise for this outing. This is not a guided tour.

Consuming alcohol before or during any of our rides is prohibited.