NEWS
PARKING - Roulston Rd
Parking is NOT allowed on either side of Roulston Rd as posted for safety reason. As well Parking is NOT allowed at the business along Roulston Rd at any time, and subject to towing. If you park in that lot at ANY time, assume you will be towed.
If you find this prominent note saving you the $175 towing fee, please consider a $30 donation to the WRTA and we will send you a tech dry tee shirt.
Parking is available in a parking lot (South on Rt 28 on the west side) at the intersection of Rt 28 and South Range Rd.
If you find this prominent note saving you the $175 towing fee, please consider a $30 donation to the WRTA and we will send you a tech dry tee shirt.
Parking is available in a parking lot (South on Rt 28 on the west side) at the intersection of Rt 28 and South Range Rd.
DOG Owners
We enjoy your well behaved dogs. However we and many users expect owners picking up after their pets. The bright colored poop bags are appreciated but we do not employ or are privy to any "Poop Angels" If you use the bags, do the complete job and remove them.
Eagle Scout Alex Girata - National Eagle Project of the Year Award
We are thrilled to report that Eagle Scout Alex Girata of Windham Troop 266 recently received the Glen A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Project of the Year Award. This is a first for an Eagle from Troop 266 and awarded to one scout of 460 nominated nationally over the last 4 year period.
Sponsored by the WRTA, Alex’s project was a total frame off restoration of an 1800’s B&M railroad freight and luggage wagon that was donated to the WRTA by George Frick of Dover, NH. The project took over 400 hours of collaborated effort that brought to wagon to museum quality. Pictures are found on our Eagle Scout page.
The WRTA has sponsored 10 Eagle Projects since inception and is proud of Alex and all of the Eagles that have served the Community. We always have projects in the folder, for Eagle candidates interested please contact any of our board members. We are also in search of an appropriate indoor display for the wagon. Please contact Mark Samsel, WRTA President at 603-545-7217 for more information.
Sponsored by the WRTA, Alex’s project was a total frame off restoration of an 1800’s B&M railroad freight and luggage wagon that was donated to the WRTA by George Frick of Dover, NH. The project took over 400 hours of collaborated effort that brought to wagon to museum quality. Pictures are found on our Eagle Scout page.
The WRTA has sponsored 10 Eagle Projects since inception and is proud of Alex and all of the Eagles that have served the Community. We always have projects in the folder, for Eagle candidates interested please contact any of our board members. We are also in search of an appropriate indoor display for the wagon. Please contact Mark Samsel, WRTA President at 603-545-7217 for more information.
April 1, 2021 - Hippo Best of 2021 Award
We are extremely proud to receive a Hippo Best of 2021 award for Best Bike/Trail. 2020 was a challenging year, and the trail was an outdoor recreational opportunity for the largest use numbers that we have ever experienced. A big thanks to our valued enthusiasts who took the time to vote for us. The popularity of the trail is a shared partnership and the WRTA remains dedicated to that vision and continued experience.
Check out the HIPPO here.
Check out the HIPPO here.
Granite State Rail Trail on WMUR
Check out this recent piece on WMUR on the Granite State Rail Trail hosted by Windham's Jamie Staton
We are excited that the Windham Rail Trail is a key destination for Northeast Passage. The mission of Northeast Passage is to create an environment where individuals with disabilities can enjoy recreation with the same freedom of choice, quality of life, and independence as their non-disabled peers.
Northeast Passage (NEP) was founded in 1990 as a private non-profit organization. In March of 2000, after years of successful collaboration, NEP officially merged with the University of New Hampshire as the service branch of the Recreation Management and Policy Department within the College of Health and Human Services.
Click below for a recent article published in the Windham Independent. (Thanks to Mary Ann Horaj)
Northeast Passage (NEP) was founded in 1990 as a private non-profit organization. In March of 2000, after years of successful collaboration, NEP officially merged with the University of New Hampshire as the service branch of the Recreation Management and Policy Department within the College of Health and Human Services.
Click below for a recent article published in the Windham Independent. (Thanks to Mary Ann Horaj)
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2016 Flat n Fast 5K - June 12, 2016 RESULTS
A beautiful Sunday morning welcomed 338 runners and a large contingent of spectators at our 9th Annual Windham Rail Trail Flat n Fast Race. Overall winner was Jacob Johns of North Andover, Mass with a time of 16:18.and for the women, Mary Klene of Derry broke the women’s course record clocking time of 18:51.
As usual, we received many notes and comments of congratulations for the operation of the event, the food, location, and of course the trail and Depot. Teams that participated this year represented Enterprise Bank, Catholic Medical Center, Stonyfield and Grinnell Middle school of Derry.
We thank our many sponsors this year, Enterprise Bank, Delta Dental, Convenient MD, Pugliese Interiors, Cycles Etc,, The Dubay Group, RGA Tire, Body and Mind Physical Therapy, and Stonyfield Yogurt. A special thanks is in order to the Crossing Life Church for the use of their parking facilities Jon Carpenter at the Windham Independent and The Kitchen at Windham Junction.
Results are located at Millennium.com.
As usual, we received many notes and comments of congratulations for the operation of the event, the food, location, and of course the trail and Depot. Teams that participated this year represented Enterprise Bank, Catholic Medical Center, Stonyfield and Grinnell Middle school of Derry.
We thank our many sponsors this year, Enterprise Bank, Delta Dental, Convenient MD, Pugliese Interiors, Cycles Etc,, The Dubay Group, RGA Tire, Body and Mind Physical Therapy, and Stonyfield Yogurt. A special thanks is in order to the Crossing Life Church for the use of their parking facilities Jon Carpenter at the Windham Independent and The Kitchen at Windham Junction.
Results are located at Millennium.com.
2015 Couch to 5K Training Program
This is an 8 week program designed to help train anyone who has ever wanted to try to run a 5k (3.1 mile) road race. Training starts off slowly and progresses with the goal of running in the Run for Freedom 5k on July 4th in Derry, NH. We educate participants on proper stretching, clothing, running techniques and diet. Many of our participants become active runners, including one who has gone on to run a marathon! This is the only known FREE Couch to 5k training program in NH. Complete the program and participate in the Run for Freedom to receive a free t-shirt to wear during the race as well as a free membership to the Greater Derry Track Club. Discount offered for participants running in the 8th Annual Windham Rail Trail Flat n Fast 5K held on Sunday June14, 2015.
Download 2015 brochure
When is it?
Tuesdays at 6PM & Saturdays at 8:30AM
May 5th to July 4th
Where is it?
Windham Rail Trail
A scenic, and flat, paved trail
6 Depot Road, Windham, NH
Download 2015 brochure
When is it?
Tuesdays at 6PM & Saturdays at 8:30AM
May 5th to July 4th
Where is it?
Windham Rail Trail
A scenic, and flat, paved trail
6 Depot Road, Windham, NH
Couch to 5K information
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C16 Caboose Painting 2014
The WRTA was pleased to have repair work and painting completed in August, bringing the C-16 to its original McGinnis blue B&M color.
Our good friend Phil Pemberton of Phil Pemberton Painting completed the much anticipated job. Some of you may recognize Phil as lead vocals with Roomful of Blues!
Our good friend Phil Pemberton of Phil Pemberton Painting completed the much anticipated job. Some of you may recognize Phil as lead vocals with Roomful of Blues!
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