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Rockingham Recreational Trail
Monday, January 29, 2024
| Other Names | Rockingham Recreational Trail, New Hampshire |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This multiple-use trail has a couple access points and is rated as mostly easy. The trail is linear and passes through a deep woods forest, marshlands and small lakes. There is no single track or challenging terrain, but there are a couple tunnels to go through that makes it a little interesting. This is one of the few motorized trails in the state that is open year-round even during mud season.
The trail is mostly hard packed dirt with occasional loose chunk rock and gravel, and machines must be 50 inches or less in width to pass through the gates. Overall this is a good choice for beginners or a family friendly ride, but just note that the trail is shared with hikers and mountain bikers, so use caution. There is no fee charged to park or ride but all OHVs must have a current New Hampshire OHRV Sticker.
The staging area in Derry features a small dirt lot for compact trucks, but parking is cramped and there is little room to turnaround. The staging area in Fremont has paved parking and a little more elbow room for trailers. Both trailheads have an information kiosk, picnic tables and garbage cans.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | NH OHRV Sticker |
| Dates Open | Daily Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | NH OHRV or Temporary Nonresident Registration required. |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | All OHRVs must have stock exhaust systems. |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (50 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | |
 Camping | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on the trail |
| Alcohol | Prohibited | |
| Rule Enforcement |
TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 18 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 150 to 250 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | None | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Intersections |  Some | |
| Rider Traffic | Some | |
| Ranges/Gunfire | None | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards are marked) |
 Novice | All | |
 Amateur | Little | |
 Expert | None |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | State Forest |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (W) | 7-11 (603) 432-5088 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (W) | Hess Express (603) 434-9702 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (W) | |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (N) | Hidden Valley RV Campground (603) 887-3767 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (N) | Hidden Valley RV Campground (603) 887-3767 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (N) | Hidden Valley RV Campground (603) 887-3767 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (NW) | East Derry General Store (603) 432-5302 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Half Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Fremont, NH | ||
| Address | NH-107, Fremont, NH 03044 | ||
| From: Fremont, NH
For Nothern Staging Area: 1) Take NH-107 South about 1.5 miles 2) Staging area is on the right. From: Derry, NH For Southern Staging Area: 1) Take SR-28 South about .5 miles 2) Turn left (east) onto Island Pond Road, continue 4.1 miles 3) Turn left (west) onto Warner Hill Road, continue .6 miles 4) Staging area is on the right (north). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | New Hampshire Bureau of Trails 439 River Road Pittsburg, NH 03592 (603) 271-3254 nhtrails@dred.nh.gov www.nhstateparks.org |
| Contact Info | New Hampshire Fish And Game - OHRV Department 11 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03301 (603) 271-4300 (603) 271-3129 licenseandregistration@wildlife.nh.gov wildlife.state.nh.us |
| Comment | New Hampshire OHRV Sticker Info |
| Contact Info | New Hampshire ATV Club P.O. Box 123 Derry, NH 03038 (603) 883-8292 info@nhatv.com nhatv.com |
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