Watch a 5 minute video called "Thoreau and the Squannacook River Rail Trail"
Watch a 5 minute video called "Thoreau and the Squannacook River Rail Trail"
On Sep. 6,1852, two years after the railroad that will become our rail trail opened, Henry David Thoreau rode it on his way to Mount Monadnock. Watch a 5 minute video about what that trip was like for Thoreau based on his description in his journal.
Watch a five-minute video about Thoreau and his journey on the future Squannacook River Rail Trail
Local businesses supporting the rail trail
The following local companies have supported the Squannacook River Rail Trail at the Granite Pillar level ($1000) or above. We ask you to thank them the next time you patronize their business! If your business is interested in being recognized by rail trail users for decades to come as a key supporter by being listed on the granite pillar, please contact us at [email protected] before March 2018.