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Merrimack County

Highland Lake – Highland Lake loop from Franklin

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Merrimack County

Highland Lake – Highland Lake loop from Franklin

Moderate

3.4

(29)

86

riders

Highland Lake – Highland Lake loop from Franklin

01:39

24.7km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

12.9 km

Highland Lake

Highlight • Lake

This is one of the prettiest — and biggest — landmarks along the Northern Rail Trail, which runs along the railbed of the old Boston and Maine Railroad's Northern Line. …

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2

13.1 km

Highland Lake

Highlight • Lake

This is one of the prettiest — and biggest — landmarks along the Northern Rail Trail, which runs along the railbed of the old Boston and Maine Railroad's Northern Line. …

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3

20.4 km

Northern Rail Trail (near Webster Lake)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Once the railbed of the Boston and Maine Railroad's Northern Line, the Northern Rail Trail is now a lovely, unpaved multi-use trail. This section of the trail winds up alongside …

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4

23.4 km

Winnepesaukee River

Highlight • River

This river stretches for 10.5 miles and connects to Lake Winnipesaukee. The bridge at this point provides an elevated panoramic view of the waters, creating a perfect spot to take a break and enjoy the scenery.

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B

24.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.41 km

9.15 km

2.73 km

2.32 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.08 km

8.97 km

4.40 km

2.25 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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