Sugar River Recreational Trail Access
Sugar River Recreational Trail Access
The Sugar River Recreational Trail Access provides parking and entry points to a 9-mile multi-use rail trail connecting Newport and Claremont, with trailheads located on Belknap Avenue in Newport and Washington Street in Claremont.
The trail features multiple river crossings including two historic covered railroad bridges and is open year-round, though it accommodates only vehicles 50 inches wide due to state gates.
Parking is available at both endpoints, with additional access points along Chandlers Mill Road and near the Sugar River Bridge in Kelleyville.
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