The New Boston Rail Trail is a four mile long rail trail starting from Hillsborough County Youth Center off of Rt 13 on Hilldale Lane to the Goffstown town line. I have passed this trail many times and loved how it went along the Piscataquog River. Today my family and stopped to check it out. We parked at Lang Station which on Gregg Mill Road, which is off Route 13. After crossing the bridge you will see an old train station building on your left and the parking area is directly after the building.
From the parking lot you can head past the trail sign which goes towards the Hillsborough County Youth Center. This part of the trail had some Christmas ornaments hanging on various trees.
We opted to walk across Gregg Mill Road and over a small foot bridge to continue on the trail that heads towards the Goffstown line.
We walked about a mile up the trail. About half of the walk we were able to follow the river.
The trail is very easy to follow. There are benches along the way if you need to take a rest.
I would love to come back and walk or bike all of the rail trail. My husband and I felt we could have cross country skied and saw evidence of people snowshoeing. Overall this is a great multi use trail that I would absolutely visit again.
While you are in the area drive to the center of Goffstown to Apotheca Flower and Tea to enjoy their cafe and adorable gift shop. Their teas and bagels are delicious.
