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Laconia Rail Bikes, Laconia, NH
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Laconia Rail Bikes

15 Veterans Square · Laconia, NH

Why you should go…

Laconia Rail Bikes, run by Granite State Railway, sends custom four-person pedal rail bikes out of the historic Laconia Railroad Station in the Lakes Region. The 5-mile round trip follows an 1848 rail line along the shore of Lake Winnisquam and takes about 90 minutes of riding, roughly two hours in all. Bikes are booked per four-seat bike rather than per person, closed-toe shoes are required, and group outings of five or more bikes can be customized. The season runs May through October; the Lincoln location offers motor-assisted bikes, Laconia does not.

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Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

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