Gravel Routes in Keene, New Hampshire

Cheshire Rail Trail Loop

Gravel route on , Keene, Cheshire County, New Hampshire

"Rough in some places. Starting in Keene will allow you to easily find parking. There is parking on Eastern Ave. or park at Walmart or the Keene State College public parking area off of Winchester."

Keene to West Swanzey

Gravel route from Ralston St to Eaton Rd, Swanzey, Cheshire County, New Hampshire

"Begins with asphalt, turns to gravel, then to dirt in the woods (still smooth travel dodging fallen branches), then it turns to gravel again. The rail trail continues south, but it becomes rough after West Swanzey (probably still rideable, but more a washboard feeling)."

Cheshire Rail Trail

Dirt route from State Line Cir to Marlboro St, Keene, Cheshire County, New Hampshire

"Nice trail though wet and muddy in spring. It's dirt, with some double track sections. If it's been wet, i would bring chunkier tires."

Drummer-Surry-London-Back

Gravel route on Balsam St, Keene, Cheshire County, New Hampshire

Hyland Hill Road Climb

Gravel route from Hurricane Rd to Glebe Rd, Westmoreland, Cheshire County, New Hampshire

Stearns Road Climb

Gravel route on Stearns Rd, Keene, Cheshire County, New Hampshire

"Very steep hill (maybe 12-15% in spots) which is great for training to climb."

Keene Rail Trail Paved Segment

Pavement route on West St, Keene, Cheshire County, New Hampshire

"This is the paved section of the rail trail that runs through the center of Keene."

City Dump Climb

Gravel route from North Bridge to Cheshire Rail Trail, Surry, Cheshire County, New Hampshire

"This was an old rail road line. Mostly gravel, some dirt, and it gets bumpy around Hurricane Road. The path massively deteriorates after the city dump. Most of the travel is within the woods, quiet and secluded away from traffic."