The
Windham Rail Trail
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
"Salem to Concord Bike-Ped" (Granite State Rail Trail) path 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!
Click here for directions: Google
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Windham Flat 'n Fast 5K -
2013 
Sunday June 9, 2013
We are pleased to announce our 6th Annual Windham Flat 'n Fast 5K is
scheduled for Sunday June 9!
Now in our 6th year, we have grown to a popular race event held on
the picturesque, benchmark paved rail trail in New Hampshire. The trail is
primarily shaded passing though ledges, wetlands and pasture, ending at the
historic Windham Depot where plenty of food and refreshments are served.
$50 Cash Top Male and Female; Cash award for course records (Male- 16:40,
Female - 19:01) Age Group awards, free raffle for participants. This event is
hosted in conjunction with the Town
of Windham Recreation Department.
This is a USATF (NH10032RF) certified point to point race. The Original NH
Flat n Fast. Click here
for Active.com on line race registration,
Here
for race detail and manual registration form.
Coolrunning.com link.
Please contact the Webmaster for sponsorship information.
 
  
ConvenientMD 10K -
2013
Sunday September 29, 2013
Yes! After
many requests to host a 10K race on the rail trail, we are thrilled and excited
that ConvenientMD has partnered with WRTA to sponsor this inaugural 10K event in
2013!
The race
will take place on our picturesque rail trail. The trail is paved, flat,
primarily shaded, and passes though ledges, wetlands and pasture. The race will
start and end at the historic Windham Depot, where plenty of food and
refreshments will be served.
Prizes
include $100 cash to the top male and female, and age group awards. This event is sponsored by ConvenientMD
Urgent Care in conjunction with the Town
of Windham Recreation Department, and managed by the Windham Rail Trail
Alliance. All proceeds go to benefit the WRTA, which has lead the development
and maintains the trail..
This is a USATF (NH10032RF) certified course. Click here
for Active.com on line race registration,
Here
for race detail and manual registration form.
Coolrunning.com link.
PARKING UPDATE
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.
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.
Windham Depot Renovation
Project
 
Click HERE to see project details.
Eagle Project Status
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!
Opening Day Events (we still like
showing these pictures!)
September 16, 2006
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.
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.
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!
See the Contact Us
page for more information.
2012 Summary
Here you will find our 2012
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 rehabilitate the Historic Windham
Depot district and application for T/E funding.
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General
Information:
msamsel@windhamrailtrail.org
Webmaster:
webmaster@windhamrailtrail.org
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Alliance
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