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Bike-Walk Alliance of NH ==
Windham
Rail Trail Alliance
Cycling along the Windham Rail Trail
Introduction:
Located in Windham New Hampshire, the Windham Rail Trail Alliance, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is dedicated to the development and promotion of this scenic trail.
This organization was formed by a group of Windham citizens who have the vision and the help of tremendous supporters dedicated to the rehabilitation and development of the 4.1 mile section of the Rockingham Recreational Trail in Windham as a paved multi-use path.
The Windham Trail is a component of the "Salem to Concord Bike-Ped" path as recommended by the State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, with engineering and development consistent with the resulting Feasibility Study document.
Photos of rail trail users and views taken in 2006: by Dale K. and Dave T.
Project updates:
September 16, 2006: Trail officially opened via a ceremony featuring NH Governor John Lynch cutting the ribbon.
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Ribbon cutting by NH Governor John Lynch, September 16, 2006
May 2007: On Saturday, May 5, the Windham Depot Advisory Committee and the Windham Rail Trail Alliance built 49 ft of rail bed that will be the home of the B & M caboose.
June 2007: On Friday June 8 and Saturday June 9, the C16 former B&M caboose moved from Lawrence and was set up at the Windham Depot safe and sound. There are not formal hours of operation at this time, however if you see members of the Depot Advisory Committee or WRTA working on the caboose, please stop in!
After many volunteer hours over the summer, the C-16 received a new coat of paint, had a few windows replaced, and outfitted with original window grates. Below is the result!
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Former B&M C-16 caboose in Windham Depot
November 2007:
With the completion of the Route 111 By-Pass, the new bridge over the by-pass is now available for mountain bikers to ride from the Salem town line onto the paved section of the Windham Rail Trail. This remaining section of the Windham trail will be paved as soon as possible.
Note: For a detailed look at how the bridge was assembled and placed over the Route 111 By-Pass in August 2007, click here for a collection of time-sequenced photos.
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Windham Rail Trail bridge over the Route 111 By-Pass, October 2007
Granite
arch bridge built in 1849.
WRT passes over the top, 1/4 mile north of Roulston Road.
Web site:
http://www.windhamrailtrail.org/
Contact:
Windham Rail Trail
Alliance
P.O. Box 4317
Windham, NH 03087
Telephone
603-434-0806
msamsel@windhamrailtrail.org
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