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Hillsborough Recreational Rail Trail
Saturday, March 30, 2024
| Other Names | Hillsboro Rail Trail, Deering Rail Trail, Long Woods Road, Contoocock River, Deering Fish And Game Club |
| Last Known Status | Temporarily Closed (closed for mud season) |
This smooth and easy trail is about 8 miles long and offers gradual elevation changes, making this a good choice for a relaxing ride. Parking is located next to the Deering Fish and Game Club.
The trail is open during most of the year but closes temporarily for mud season between April and May (exact dates vary so call first before heading out).
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | NH OHRV Sticker |
| Dates Open | Year-Round except during mud season. | |
| 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) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (50 inches) | |
 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 | Some Areas | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep vehicle on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | State Forest, Private |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Hillsboro, NH | ||
| Address | Fish Game Road, Hillsborough, NH 03244 | ||
| From: Hillsboro, NH
1) Take SR-149 South about .5 miles 2) Turn right (south-west) onto Union Street, continue 1.1 miles 3) Turn right (west) onto Fish and Game Road, park at the dirt lot. |
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 | Deering Fish And Game Club Long Wood Road Hillsborough, NH 03244 (603) 464-5138 |
| 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 |
Hillsborough Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/2/2017 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 8 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 600 to 650 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | None | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | All | |
 Amateur | None | |
 Expert | None |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Mr. Mike's in Hillsboro (603) 464-4683 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Mr. Mike's in Hillsboro (603) 464-4683 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Oxbow Campground (603) 464-5952 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Oxbow Campground (603) 464-5952 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Oxbow Campground (603) 464-5952 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Oxbow Campground (603) 464-5952 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Mr. Mike's in Hillsboro (603) 464-4683 |
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