A paved rail-trail running from the Merrimack River through downtown Salisbury and out toward the New Hampshire line, crossing a wooden boardwalk over the Great Marsh partway along. It's flat and easy the whole way, part of the Border to Boston Trail that will eventually reach the state line to Boston.
What to expect
Trails
About 3.6-3.7 miles of paved rail-trail (opened in stages from 2010), running from the Merrimack River to Mudnock Rd and on toward downtown; a 2.3-mile paved…
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Free, open access
Accessibility
Fully paved, flat surface suitable for wheelchairs and strollers along its length; a 5-ft paved path also links in from the Hilton Senior Center.
Managed by
Town of Salisbury, maintained with Coastal Trails Coalition volunteers
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Parking
Parking not sourced yet
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Common questions
How long is the trail and is it paved?
The Salisbury segment runs about 3.6-3.7 miles, fully paved, plus a 2021 extension of about 2.3 miles that carries it on to Seabrook, NH.
Trailheads with parking sit at Lion's Park, the Hilton Senior Center on Lafayette Rd, Salisbury Elementary School, and the granite railroad bridge lots on Friedenfels St.
Is there an entry fee at Old Eastern Marsh Rail Trail?
Yes, Free, open access
Is Old Eastern Marsh Rail Trail wheelchair accessible?
Fully paved, flat surface suitable for wheelchairs and strollers along its length; a 5-ft paved path also links in from the Hilton Senior Center.
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