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For the Franklin Falls Dam Trails (listed as 1,2,3) Parking is available at the dam entrance off Route Winnisquam High School Track; ¼ mile - 1x Profile Falls by printed & Designed 127, and bathroom facilities are available across from dam office. Dogs are allowed on leash – you 7. 10. ! e v Mo he t e k Take West Main Street towards Tilton. Park at High School; track is behind school. Dogs are not Take Route 3A North towards Bristol. Turn right onto Profile Falls Road just over the Bristol town line before Ma
MUST clean up after them. For more information contact the office at (603) 932-2116. Additional allowed. the stone bridge. Follow this road about 1/4 mile and take a right into Profile Falls at yellow gate. biking and walking trails are available on the Franklin Falls Dam. Please refer to the Trail Map at the www.healnh.org
Latitude: 43.444519 Longitude: -71.604439 • Park in the lot on the right and follow the short path to the falls.
kiosk or visit www.cnhnemba.org • Park in the lot to the left and walk along the dirt road to the picnic area along the river.
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Latitude: 43.471889 Longitude: -71.650314 From Downtown Bristol, take 3A North. Park and access trail directly across from Old Mill Properties.
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City of Franklin of City Tilton Arch 11. ♥ Latitude: 43.601983 Longitude: -71.745913 From Downtown Tilton, take School Street and then take a left on Elm Street. Bear right onto Summer Street and take
2.Piney Point Nature Trail, a Right into Arch Park. Park at the end of the Road. Take a short walk up a paved walkway to the top of Arch Hill to
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peninsula just downstream from the dam. Terrain and level of difficulty varies. The trailhead starts 9. Winnipesaukee River Trail • 5 miles partners: community following
on a tar road just past the dam project office on the left and then changes to a dirt path soon after. The Winnipesaukee River Trail is a trail that runs from Central Street in Franklin to Route 140 in Tilton. the includes Coalition Living Active
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Make the Move! Downtown routes Downtown routes River Street; 2 miles 15 . Bow Street Circle; 1 ½ miles 12. Daniell Parking is available along Central Street or at Trestle View Park. The walking circle starts to the Parking can be found at the Brick Pump Station at the beginning of the road. Located just past Park Franklin Falls Hydro Dam (downtown Franklin), the River Street walk is a 4-mile jaunt up the road right of Grevior Furniture and follows Bow Street as it circles around the Winnipesaukee River. Franklin and back. It is flat and can be enjoyed for activities such as walking, biking, and roller-blading. Middle You end up on West Bow Street. Take a left onto Central Street and follow it until you reach the School Traffic is low, but still keep an eye out for cars and stay to the side of the road. beginning of Bow Street again by Grevior Furniture or at Trestle View Park. Bessie Rowell Latitude: 43.438633 Longitude: -71.648270 Community Latitude: 43.445335 Longitude: -71.643425 Center ROUTE: ROUTE:
16 . Odell Park River Walk; ½ mile 13 . FRH Wellness Walk #1; ¾ mile Located in Odell Park at the end of Memorial Street. Begin this scenic hard pack trail at the gazebo Park at Franklin Regional Hospital. Start at the hospital, take a left on Aiken Avenue. Take a quick Franklin Regional to the left of the parking lot. Explore nature in the heart of downtown Franklin as you see evidence left onto Beaton Street. Go to the T-intersection and take a left onto Rowell Drive. Rowell Drive Hospital of beaver, waterfowl, and plant life. Four fitness stations are available around the trail to help you bends to the left and comes out on Edwards Street behind the hospital. Take a left onto Edwards 13 achieve a well rounded workout! Fitness stations are ADA compliant. Street. Follow Edwards Street to the T-intersection with Beaton Street. Take a right onto Beaton 14 Street and then turn right onto Aiken Avenue to return to the hospital. 16 Latitude: 43.445927 Longitude: -71.648460
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