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Sugar River Recreation Trail
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Sugar River Trail, Belknap ATV Trails, Newport Trails, Sullivan County ATV Club |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This multiple-use trail is about nine miles long and follows an old railroad bed along the Sugar River. The trail goes over many bridges, including two covered bridges with some nice forest scenery. As expected, the terrain is mostly easy to moderate with no steep hills, making it an easy ride for all skill levels, including kids.
The trail is open daily and is one of the few motorized trails that remain open during mud season. Parking is available off Belknap Avenue as well as on the opposite end off Route 11. Again, this is a multiple-use trail that is also popular with mountain bikers and hikers, so use caution.
This trail is maintained by the Sullivan County ATV Club, so be sure to say thanks for all their hard work.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | NH OHRV Sticker |
| Dates Open | Daily Year-Round | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (50 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | |
 Camping | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | riders must stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 9 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 500 to 800 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud |  Some | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | None | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | All | |
 Amateur | None | |
 Expert | None |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | Public |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (S) | Circle K (603) 863-2490 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (S) | Circle K (603) 863-2490 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (S) | Crow's Nest Campground (603) 863-6170 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (S) | Crow's Nest Campground (603) 863-6170 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (S) | Crow's Nest Campground (603) 863-6170 |
| Campground | 5-20 Miles (E) | Mount Sunapee State Park Campground (603) 763-5561 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (S) | Circle K (603) 863-2490 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Newport, NH | ||
| From: Newport, NH
1) Take Hwy 10/N. Main Street north to Belknap Avenue 2) Turn left (west) on Belknap Avenue, continue .1 miles 3) Look for the Newport Recreation Department on the right, park here. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | New Hampshire Bureau of Trails 439 River Road Pittsburg, NH 03592 (603) 271-3254 nhtrails@dred.nh.gov www.nhstateparks.org |
| Contact Info | New Hampshire Fish And Game - OHRV Department 11 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03301 (603) 271-4300 (603) 271-3129 licenseandregistration@wildlife.nh.gov www.wildlife.nh.gov |
| Comment | New Hampshire OHRV Sticker Info |
| Contact Info | Sullivan County ATV Club P.O. Box 64 Claremont, NH 03743 (603) 287-1203 sullivancountyatv@gmail.com sullivancountyatv.org |
Sugar River Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/11/2017 (Thanks!)
Sugar River Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/11/2017 (Thanks!)
Sugar River Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 10/3/2016 (Thanks!)
Sugar River Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 3/27/2012 (Thanks!)
Sugar River Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/18/2014 (Thanks!)
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