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New Hampshire

Currently the Greenway follows the scenic New Hampshire Seacoast Greenway, hugging the Atlantic coast with continuous views of the Atlantic Ocean. Eventually the route will travel the former Boston and Maine Railroad corridor.

Total Miles, Spine Route

15

Miles of Protected Greenway

0.3

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Current Progress

The section of the East Coast Greenway that runs through New Hampshire is also known as the New Hampshire Seacoast Greenway. Travelers enter New Hampshire from the north along a road-separated walkway over the Memorial Bridge. From there, the interim 20-mile route stays on the road, hugging closely to the coast and offering continuous views of the Atlantic Ocean.

When complete, the New Hampshire spine route will total 17 miles, virtually all of it using the corridor of the Boston and Maine Railroad from Seabrook to Portsmouth. The railroad right-of-way crosses into Massachusetts, where advocates are working to turn it into a greenway. The southernmost portion of this right-of-way (4.5 miles) was acquired by New Hampshire’s Department of Transportation. The State of New Hampshire also recently purchased the northern section (10 miles) from Guilford Industries/Pan Am Railways, for conversion to trail. This project is currently in planning and design. 

Traveling by train? 

Quick tips when using Amtrak with your bike: Do your research in advance; each train line features different bike rack equipment and loading procedures. Check Amtrak for the latest and when in doubt: call the station if you have questions. Click for more: https://www.amtrak.com/bike

Greenway Guidance

While the East Coast Greenway Alliance is constantly improving the safety of the Greenway route through its advocacy efforts, many of the current on-road connections, including those on the Greenway’s interim routes, have little or no special provisions for bicyclists or pedestrians. Long-distance travel via on-road sections of the Greenway is recommended for experienced cyclists only. Many lengthy traffic-free segments of the Greenway are suitable for families and cyclists, walkers and runners of all ages and abilities. 

The current on-road routing is housed on low-traffic roads whenever possible. We aim to be as clear as we are able about the conditions riders can expect by including alerts for known stressful sections on our online mapping tool at map.greenway.org. Directional signage may or may not be present along the route. Users are advised to review state traffic laws, research current road conditions and discuss plans with people familiar with area roadways.

This website provides information for the public about trails and roads for traveling the interim route of the East Coast Greenway and their general suitability for long-distance cycling and walking. The East Coast Greenway Alliance and those involved with the development and publication of this website do not assume any liability for injuries, damage or loss to persons using this information or the routes suggested. People using this information are responsible for their own safety and should take appropriate precautions. 

New Hampshire Contacts

Partners in New Hampshire

Our partners include but are not limited to:

Trips of Interest

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Itinerary • Portland, ME, to Newburyport, MA

New England Coastal Ride

Two-day cycling tour recommended by Molly Henry

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Itinerary • Boston to New Hampshire

Border to Boston Trail

Explore trails from Boston to New Hampshire with rides from 17-75 miles recommended by David Read

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Itinerary • Portland to Brunswick, Maine

Coastal Maine Ride

Explore a section of the Maine coast, East Coast Greenway, U.S. Bike Route 1 and Adventure Cycling Atlantic Coast route with a majority on-road route from Portland to Brunswick, Maine.

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News and features of interest

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September 4, 2024

East Coast Greenway celebrates key New Hampshire trail opening

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January 11, 2024

Emily Paskewicz joins East Coast Greenway staff as Northern New England Manager

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June 26, 2023

New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Florida add Greenway segments

Want to see the Greenway grow in New Hampshire?

Together, let's grow the Greenway

Recent record-setting funding for design and construction goes directly to building the East Coast Greenway - as it should. The East Coast Greenway Alliance needs your support to continue our advocacy work that is fueling completion of the Greenway. The Alliance has a sustained track record of turning every dollar donated to our nonprofit into $100 in public infrastructure investment. Invest today and support the growth of the East Coast Greenway from Maine to Florida.