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" 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
Maps
Windham Flat 'n Fast 5K - 2012
Sunday June 10, 2012
We are pleased to announce our 5th Annual Windham Flat 'n Fast 5K will be
held on Sunday June 12.
$50 Cash Top Male and Female; Cash award for course records (Male- 16:40,
Female - 19:10) Age Group awards, free raffle for participants.
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
registration form.
Coolrunning.com link.
Please contact the Webmaster for sponsorship information.
June 12, 2011
As always, sincere thanks to all who participated in our race on Sunday June
12!
We thank our major sponsor, Northeast Delta Dental and the continuing support
from Kevin Cyr and his family of Cyr Lumber in Windham, Cycles Etc of
Salem/Windham, Bike/Walk Alliance of NH, Derry Rail Trail Alliance, Herbert and
Associates, Stoneyfield Yogurt, and The Kitchen at Windham Junction for adding
to our fine post race spread. Also a big thanks to Granite State Timing for
their services.
The overall male finisher was Ryan Busby, 21 of Derry with a time of 16:40,
and overall female finisher was Heather Searles, 28 of Haverhill Ma, with a time
of 19:10. This race was USATF certified.
For pictures and results click here, full
results, Coolrunning.com.
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.
!!! IMPORTANT UPDATE !!! - May 2012
The re-paving at the overpass bridge over Mallard Rd is complete!!!
With the final 2 miles of the Derry Rail Trail paving, the connection now provides an exceptional 8 miles of a continuous paved
trail from Roulston Rd. to Downtown Derry! This is the longest paved rail trail
in New Hampshire. Parking is available
both in Derry and at the Windham Depot.
For those inquiring, this spring a 6ft access path will be completed to
Mallard Rd.
Although the wetland level is low at this time, that level will allow for the
construction to redirect the brook to its original position under a new culvert.
The previous water level will be retained.
The road that will run under the trail and was determined as a requirement to
serve as a second access road from Mitchell Pond Rd, to the Spruce Pond II
development. As many have asked, all regulatory permits from the Town of Windham
and State of New Hampshire were acquired. Although the fall is a spectacular
season for the trail, this was unfortunately the optimum time for the
work.
Windham Depot Renovation
Project
 
Click HERE to see project details.
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.
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.
2011 Summary
Here you will find our 2011
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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