General

• Maps of the trail: Goffstown and extended into Manchester
• Frequently Asked Questions: FAQ
• The Board of Selectmen enacted a Rail Trail Ordinance in 2005, which you can read here.
• Read highlights of the federal transportation enhancement act, SAFETEA-LU.

Media

• Read Union Leader and Manchester Express articles about recent Manchester trail developments.
• Read the Autumn 2009 FGRT trail e-newsletter here.
• Read a Hippo Press article on New Hampshire Rail Trail development.
• Watch a WMUR Chronicle video segment on New Hampshire Rail Trails.
• Learn about a new book on New Hampshire Rail Trails.
• Read Goffstown News articles about the trail: July 7, June 9, April 28, March 3.
• Listen to WFCR stories about rail trails, the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail, the Manhan Rail Trail, and the Grand Trunk Rail Trail.
• Listen to a story from NPR & WBUR about rail trails.

Past Events

• The Friends of the Goffstown Rail Trail is awarded 501(c)(3) federal tax exempt status. Contributions are now tax deductible. See the FGRT membership page here.
• Eagle Scout candidate Tanner Kantargis completed his project near the Parks & Rec facility in November 2009. (photo)
• Eagle Scout Andrew Angione's project at Morgan Circle was completed in November 2008. See photos here.
• Construction projects for 2008 are completed. Photos of the Recreational Trails Program grant projects are here, and photos of the PSNH funded bridge project are here.
• A groundbreaking ceremony was held on October 4, 2008 for the first major construction on the Goffstown Rail Trail. (press release, photo)
• Rails to Trails Conservancy representatives visit Goffstown to present a grant to the Friends of the Goffstown Rail Trail. (press release, photo, photo)
• Visit to the Northern Rail Trail of Merrimack County: photos
• First trail signs installed: photo close-up
• Trail information display at Goffstown Old Home Day.
• Visit to the Nashua River Rail Trail: photos
• Trail Design Charrette: Press Release Photos Report (3 MB)
• Trail work days:
  • May, June, August, September, October 2009 trail work days
  • May, June, July, August, September 2008 trail work days
  • August 2007 First Mile trail clearing photos
  • June 2007 trail building photos
  • April 2006 trail building photos
  • October 2005 St. Anselm Kappas service group trail work
  • August 2005 St. Anselm freshmen day of service trail work
  • April 2005 cleanup photos
  • August 2004 St. Anselm freshmen day of service cleanup
  • April 2004 cleanup photos
  • October 2003 cleanup press release photos