Exciting Places To Bike While Staying In Portsmouth, NH

Learn about the fun places you can bike through while staying at our boutique hotel.

Are you an avid biker who is looking for the perfect getaway where you can combine your love for the outdoors with your love for biking? Portsmouth, NH might be the perfect place for you to visit. According to The League of American Cyclists, this city is a bronze-level, bike-friendly community.

Portsmouth is filled with a ton of different biking trails that you can bike through to either enjoy the scenery or to get in a great biking workout in a new environment. No matter what type of trail you are looking for, Portsmouth is sure to have an excellent spot where you can enjoy riding your bike either solo or with a group of family or friends.

At The Sailmaker’s House, we want to help ensure that our guests have a great time while staying with us, which is why we have listed some amazing biking trails in the area so our guests can surely enjoy their stay in Portsmouth. Below are some excellent trails where you are sure to get in an awesome bike ride.

One of the trails that visitors and residents can utilize in the area is the Rockingham Recreational Rail Trail (Portsmouth Branch). This trail is actually one of the largest trails in all of New Hampshire and there are different branches of it all across the state. This trail allows visitors to see the beautiful scenery that New Hampshire has to offer. On this trail, you’ll get to see forests, lakes, rivers, and even some historic buildings. This trail is a great option for both experienced, serious bikers and those who are just looking for a new way to get outside and experience all that New Hampshire has to offer.

Another branch of this trail in the Portsmouth, NH area that visitors can utilize is the Rockingham Recreational Rail Trail (Fremont Branch). This trail is a total of 18.3 miles in length, so it is perfect for the more serious riders who visit the area. This trail is also excellent for those who are interested in getting to experience the wonderful scenery that we have in this area. On this trail, you’ll get to see the beautiful wetlands in the area, wooded areas, and if you keep an eye out you might get to see some wildlife as well.

If you are interested in doing some low-impact biking, the West Foss Farm Trail might be right for you. While this trail may be smaller in length as it is only 1.6 miles, you’ll still get to experience some of the amazing scenery in this area. This area is owned by the University of New Hampshire and is sometimes used as an outdoor classroom by some of the professors. 

Whether you are a serious cyclist who is looking for new trails to experience, or you just enjoy biking with every member of your family, Portsmouth, NH is sure to have a trail in the area for you.

If you are looking for a place to stay during your next biking trip, consider staying at The Sailmaker’s House. Our wonderful boutique hotel is the perfect place to stay while you get to enjoy all that Portsmouth, NH has to offer. Call us today to learn more.