Located in Windham New Hampshire,
the Windham Rail Trail Alliance, a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization is dedicated to the development and promotion of this scenic trail.
This organization was formed by a group of Windham citizens who have the
vision and the help of tremendous supporters
dedicated to the rehabilitation and development of the 4.1 mile section of the
Rockingham Recreational Trail in Windham as a paved rail trail.
The Windham Rail Trail is the benchmark and anchor segment of the
Granite State Rail Trail greenway as recommended by the State of New
Hampshire, Department of Transportation, with engineering and development consistent
with the resulting Feasibility Study document.
Together with the Derry Rail Trail, there is currently 8 miles
of a paved passive use rail trail, the longest paved abandoned rail bed in New
Hampshire!
>>> Snowmobiles -
Although we
had a snowy Thanksgiving, NH30 Bureau of Trails has not announced trail
opening for snowmobile use. As this can be determined by county, please check
the Bureau of Trails Website. In general, if the gates are closed, the trail is
closed to snowmobiles. Also given the nature of the asphalt surface, we ask
users for respect of the trail and parking lot to minimize damage. ATV's are not
allowed in any season.
With the increase of passive use during snow season, we ask speed kept at a
common sense limit.
Caboose Painting - August 2014
The WRTA was please to have repair work and painting completed in August,
bringing the C-16 to its original McGinnis blue B&M color.
Phil Pemberton of Phil Pemberton Painting completed the much anticipated job.
Windham Flat 'n Fast 5K - 2015
Sunday June 14, 2015 - 8th
Annual Race
We are excited to announce that the 8th Annual Windham Rail Trail Flat n Fast
5K is scheduled for Sunday June 14, 2015 starting at 8:30 am. This ever-growing
and popular race held on the premier and picturesque paved rail trail in
Southern New Hampshire is a USATF Certified race.
Sponsorships are welcomed as all proceeds are applied to remaining
development and maintenance of the trail. Please contact Mark Samsel through the
web master.
On Line Registration will open soon through Coolrunning.com.
We are excited to announce that the 3rd Annual Convenient MD 10 is scheduled
for Sunday June 27, 2015 starting at 8:30 am. This event is part of the NH Grand
Prix circuit and is USATF Certified.
On Line Registration will open soon through Coolrunning.com.
2014 Convenient MD 10K Results
Great weather and an enthusiastic crowd were in order for the Sunday
September 28 running of the 2nd Annual Convenient MD 10K on the Windham Rail
Trail.
196 registrants from Windham and many surrounding communities traveled to
participate in the race which was part of the 2014 NH Grand Prix Circuit.
The overall and men's winner, and setting the new course record at 32:53 was
Alex Hall of Hanover, NH.Alex
represented the Upper Valley Running Club. Leading the women was Amy Bernard of
Hampstead representing the Greater Derry Track Club. Amy turned in the women’s
course record at 38:12. Each received a medal and cash prizes.
NOTE: Parking is Prohibited at the Windham Depot from 30 minutes after sunset
and 30 minutes before sunrise. This ordinance is Strictly Enforced.
We ask snowmobile users to take care if unloading in the parking lot as to
not damage the asphalt. Recommended parking is provided by the Derry Pathfinders
on Route 28 on Ryans Hill. Please check their website for directions and trail
conditions. ATV's are NOT allowed year round on this
trail.
Donate On Line
We are pleased to offer secure on-line donation
capability. The WRTA has provided maintenance since its inception through
grants, private donations, and volunteers. This year we are starting a
maintenance fund to help pay for material required to keep the Windham Rail
Trail the benchmark for paved rail trails in New Hampshire.
If you like what you see and experienced, please consider a donation.
We are a 501c3 organization.
We are happy to have sponsored 8 Eagle Scout projects that have been
completed since 2007. The scouts were from Troops 266 and 263 in Windham. We
have several projects that remain for interested scouts. Pictures are here.
The
Rainforest
C16 at Windham Depot !!!
On Friday June 8 and Saturday June 9, the C16 former
B&M caboose moved from Lawrence and was set up at the Windham Depot safe and
sound. There are not formal hours of operation at this time, however if
you see members of the Depot Advisory Committee or WRTA working on the caboose,
please stop in! For more pictures click here.
After many volunteer hours over the summer, the C-16 received a new coat of
paint, had a few windows replaced, and outfitted with original window grates.
Below is the result!
Sponsors
We are currently presenting our plan to project sponsors. If you or your
company, or organization would like to learn more about this project and play a
part in this exciting effort and take advantage of several marketing
initiatives, please contact us.
We are a 501(c)(3)
organization.
Volunteers
With the construction in progress, the Windham Rail Trail Alliance is looking
for volunteers to join us. If you have interest in becoming part of an effort
that will result in a tremendous recreational opportunity for many, please
contact the webmaster or call our contact number.
Buy a Foot of Trail !!!
For $100 you can sponsor a foot of trail. We will recognize you as a
"Trail Holder" of a piece of trail. Trail Holder names will be
placed in a prominent fashion along the trail. Multiple "feet" are
encouraged!
Opening Day Events (we still like
showing these pictures!)
September 16, 2006
2013 Summary
Here you will find our 2013
Annual Report. At this time we
continue
soliciting for sponsors, partners and members as to help with the funding of the
development efforts. Our Contact Us page provides information as how you can help. As
partners on the Depot
Advisory Committee, we support the project
to rehabilitatethe Historic Windham
Depot district and application for T/E funding.
The
Rainforest
