Ashuelot Recreational Rail Trail
walk, bike, cross-country ski, ride horseback, snowmobile
21.5 miles from Keene Cheshire Rail Trail to Hinsdale Northfield Road/NH 63
Swanzey
Population: 7,230
Settled: 1753
Swanzey, New Hampshire is a scenic town full of historic architecture. Visitors can enjoy hiking at the nearby Mount Monadnock and on the Cheshire Rail Trail. Explore the town's historic covered bridges such as the Thompson Bridge and the Swanzey Covered Bridge. There's often fun happening at the Cheshire Fairgrounds - events, festivals, expos, and more - plus there are a couple great antique shops open year round.
Uniquely Swanzey
Cheshire Recreational Rail Trail
walk, bike, ride horseback, snowmobile, cross-country ski
42 miles through Fitzwilliam, Keene, Marlborough, Swanzey, Troy, Walpole, and Westmoreland
Northlands Music Festival
Occurs in June
Swanzey, NH
Slate Bridge
East of N.H.Route 10 on
Westport Village Road
Swanzey, NH 03446
Ashuelot Bridge
N.H. Route 10 on Main Street over the Ashuelot River
Swanzey, NH 03446
Carlton Bridge
East of N.H. Route 32 on Carleton Road, one-half mile south of Swanzey Village
Swanzey, NH 03446
Sawyer’s Crossing
Over the Ashuelot River
One mile north of N.H. Route 32
Swanzey, NH 03446
West Swanzey Bridge
East of N.H. Route 10 on Main St. over the Ashuelot River in West Swanzey
Northlands Music Festival
Occurs in June
Swanzey, NH
Slate Bridge
East of N.H.Route 10 on
Westport Village Road
Swanzey, NH 03446
Ashuelot Bridge
N.H. Route 10 on Main Street over the Ashuelot River
Swanzey, NH 03446
Carlton Bridge
East of N.H. Route 32 on Carleton Road, one-half mile south of Swanzey Village
Swanzey, NH 03446
Sawyer’s Crossing
Over the Ashuelot River
One mile north of N.H. Route 32
Swanzey, NH 03446
West Swanzey Bridge
East of N.H. Route 10 on Main St. over the Ashuelot River in West Swanzey
Swanzey Blog
TAKE THE CHANCE TO MEET ARTISTS IN THEIR STUDIOS SECLUDED IN NATURE
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