Mount Washington Valley Rec Path — paved return
New Hampshire · Rail-trail
Join the public path at Thompson Road and follow it toward Hemlock Lane for up to two miles, then retrace at the actual path end or a barrier. Cranmore ski/MTB routes, natural Green Hills paths and North–South Road traffic lanes are excluded.
Plan your ride
- Location
- North Conway · New Hampshire
- Ride length
- Up to 4 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Paved designated recreation path
- 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
- Rolling valley terrain with meaningful local climbs and descents; no measured maximum-grade claim.
- Starting location
- Mount Washington Valley Recreation Path public Thompson Road trailhead, North Conway, 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.
Mount Washington Valley Rec Path — paved 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: Mount Washington Valley Recreation Path public Thompson Road trailhead, North Conway, NH.
No verified dedicated trail parking at this named public access. Arrive by lawful public pedestrian/bicycle access, or independently arrange lawful visitor parking and walk to the path. Private, business and reserved lots are not assumed available.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 4 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: Join the public path at Thompson Road and follow it toward Hemlock Lane for up to two miles, then retrace at the actual path end or a barrier. Cranmore ski/MTB routes, natural Green Hills paths and North–South Road traffic lanes 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
Paved designated recreation path. Rolling valley terrain with meaningful local climbs and descents; no measured maximum-grade claim.
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. Paved path with hills and shared-use traffic. No verified dedicated parking at this named access; resort/private lots need separate permission. 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.