The WOW Trail is open to non-motorized activity.  Electric wheelchairs are welcome.  In the warmer months the trail is open for walking, running, biking, and in-line skating. The trail will be open for  walking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, etc in winter.

The trail is carry-in, carry-out.  Leashed pets are welcome but please pick up all pet waste!  Bags and receptacles will be provided at three locations along the trail.

DIRECTIONS: Route 3/11 to Route 106 North into downtown Laconia. The Trail begins in the RR corridor adjacent to Laconia Public Library. From there, the trail follows the RR corridor for .2 miles, then crosses and follows Messer Street to Bisson Avenue as a widened sidewalk. At Messer Street and Bisson Avenue the trail re-enters the RR corridor for .7 miles. Trail ends once it reaches Elm Street in Lakeport.

Street parking is available in downtown Laconia. Parking in the Elm Street end is street parking or at the Lake Opechee Inn & Spa.

The design map of Phase 1 can be viewed by clicking here.                                                        

NOTE THAT ALL USERS OF THE TRAIL ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY! THE WOW TRAIL IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INJURIES OR DAMAGES INCURRED THROUGH USE OF THE TRAIL. 

An overview map of the proposed route for the WOW Trail
Proposed trail appears in red