Hood Park Access
Hood Park Access
Hood Park in Derry serves as the primary trailhead for the Derry/Windham Rail Trail, featuring a spacious parking lot located behind Bensons Lumber.
The paved rail trail offers wheelchair-accessible access and supports multiple recreational activities including biking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, inline skating, walking, and fishing along Beaver Brook.
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