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Nashua River Rail Trail
Gilson Rd, Nashua, NH 03062
Trail🪢 Leash required
12 miles of trails
⭐ 4.7
820 reviews
Bike the shaded Nashua River Rail Trail in Nashua, New Hampshire, on this 12-mile paved stretch to Ayer, Massachusetts. Water access, parking, and trash cans benefit dog companions. Leashed dogs only.
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- Park
- Nashua River Rail Trail
- Type
- Trail
- Location
- Nashua, New Hampshire
- Coordinates
- 42.7333, -71.5275
- Trail miles
- 12
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.5 / 10 — Solid
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
6.5/ 10
Solid
- · ★ 4.7 from 820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 12 miles of trail
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Dog policy
12-mile paved rail trail from Nashua, NH to Ayer, MA. Leashed dogs.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Trash cans
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