Ashuelot Rail Trail — improved return from Krif Road
New Hampshire · Rail-trail
From Krif Road join the improved main corridor south for up to two miles and retrace. Turn before any barrier, soft/rough tread or Sawyers Crossing closure. Do not add the rough Winchester/Hinsdale corridor.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Keene / Swanzey · New Hampshire
- Ride length
- Up to 4 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Packed-stone main rail trail south of Keene; bridge transitions
- Road crossings
- Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure.
- Elevation
- Mostly gentle rail/river terrain with ramps and local rises; no maximum-grade survey.
- Starting location
- Ashuelot public rail-trail lot at the end of Krif Road, Keene, NH
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
State-published public trail-parking area reference, not a surveyed stall or current road/lot condition inspection. Follow posted access.
Ashuelot Rail Trail — improved return from Krif Road — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-23. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
A selected outing on a documented improved bicycle route. Follow the stated public start and course.
Start and parking
Start: Ashuelot public rail-trail lot at the end of Krif Road, Keene, NH.
Use signed open public visitor/trailhead spaces and walk to the main path. Private, business, school and reserved spaces are not assumed available.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 4 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: From Krif Road join the improved main corridor south for up to two miles and retrace. Turn before any barrier, soft/rough tread or Sawyers Crossing closure. Do not add the rough Winchester/Hinsdale corridor.
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Surface and effort
Packed-stone main rail trail south of Keene; bridge transitions. Mostly gentle rail/river terrain with ramps and local rises; no maximum-grade survey.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure. Yield to pedestrians, keep right, and slow at blind corners. Stop at barriers; never use a traffic-road detour to bypass a trail closure.
Hours, costs and access
Use daylight and obey posted trail, park and parking hours. Follow current public visitor-parking terms; reserved activities and events have separate conditions.
Reviewed 2026-10-23. Manager/partner evidence supports this selected improved bicycle course. Sawyers Crossing–Holbrook washout closure remains posted. A separate dated Hinsdale work forecast is not a reopening. Stay on the selected northern improved course. This is a source review, not a same-day inspection or whole-corridor all-clear. This is a source review, not a same-day inspection. Recheck the linked manager before travel.
Map and Directions
Use the named public start and its posted parking signs. The map reference identifies the facility or selected trail area; it is not a surveyed parking stall or navigable route line. Bicycle and e-bike rules can differ; only ordinary bicycle use is established unless noted.