Jonathan Daniels — firm stone-dust river return
New Hampshire · Rail-trail
Walk to the signed Jonathan Daniels path and follow it north beside the river toward Appel Way for up to one mile and retrace. Ornamental walks, soft riverbanks and natural branches are excluded.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Keene · New Hampshire
- Ride length
- Up to 2 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Packed stone-dust main river path; paved park approach
- 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 River Park public Jonathan Daniels access at West Street, Keene, NH
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Public named facility/address locality reference, not an exact parking entrance or stall. Follow the separate written public start.
Jonathan Daniels — firm stone-dust river return — 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 River Park public Jonathan Daniels access at West Street, 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 2 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: Walk to the signed Jonathan Daniels path and follow it north beside the river toward Appel Way for up to one mile and retrace. Ornamental walks, soft riverbanks and natural branches are excluded.
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-dust main river path; paved park approach. 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. Dry firm stone dust only. Check bank stability and soft spots after storms; planned repairs do not certify every river edge safe. 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.