Proposed WOW Trail Expansion

Trail Goer · 05-04-2022, 02:52 PM

I just stumbled across this, it's an article from last month.

"In a few years, walkers or cyclists may be able to move between Weirs Beach and Meredith without ever setting foot on a main road or highway. That is, if a newly proposed expansion of the WOW Trail makes it through the various approval and fundraising hurdles."
Read the rest of the article here https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news...KVlG5rDKmZay0c

So, they want to skip over phase 3 and go to phase 4, whatever happened to phase 3, it's been off the radar for a few years now?

WeirsBeachBoater · 05-04-2022, 05:21 PM

Trying to get phase 4, so they can force phase 3 into existence.

John Mercier · 05-04-2022, 05:50 PM

Several 100s of thousands of grant dollars for non-motorized use goes unused each year... so jumping to a different phase... if the study proves feasible... allows them to employ monies that would go to other municipalities or States.

Since the usage of the lake is expanding... some format of land use expansion is the other balance point to the equation.

FlyingScot · 05-04-2022, 06:19 PM

The Cape Cod bike path is hugely popular, really nice for all, and probably does a bit to reduce car traffic

fatlazyless · 05-05-2022, 08:33 AM

Starting this Saturday, May 7 2022 you can pay $151 to use a pedal cart ...... www.hoborr.com/rail-bike-adventures/ .... on their 2.5-mile stretch of tracks in Laconia and Belmont running along side to Lake Winnisquam. Price $151, for all one, two, three, or four pedalers, same total price.

Or, you can take that $151 to you-know-where in Gilford or Plymouth or Tilton and pick from a very large selection of new bicycles that all require balance and individual independence and determination-

, something NOT used on those totally un-American Hobo R.R. bike carts.

Or, go to Ladders Thrift in Plymouth for a much less expensive, used bicycle.

WinnisquamZ · 05-05-2022, 10:38 AM

Can’t disagree here. $151 for a pedal lakeside ride in which you do all the work is high. To add value they could add a homeless encampment tour

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John Mercier · 05-05-2022, 05:07 PM

That would need a northern tour through Lakeport.

Boatbottom952 · 05-06-2022, 09:25 AM

Maybe they could even make part of the Trail detour and go straight to Patrick's Pub by the airport. Maybe the owner could offer FREE liquid refreshments and a small lunch. Park your Bikes right out front, Plenty of parking and just stroll in. If the Owner is thinking about this, I wish he would come out and tell everyone up front so we can plan on these things.

But only (1) free beer per person.

Trail Goer · 05-07-2022, 12:48 PM

The price for 4 is in line for what Scenic RailRiders, charges down in Concord. There's supposed to be another similar operation starting up in Madison. I've also heard rumors the Conway Scenic, is considering theur own rail bike adventure. The attraction is growing in popularity.

05-04-2022, 02:52 PM	#1
Trail Goer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: New Durham Posts: 179 Thanks: 123 Thanked 98 Times in 59 Posts	Proposed WOW Trail Expansion I just stumbled across this, it's an article from last month. "In a few years, walkers or cyclists may be able to move between Weirs Beach and Meredith without ever setting foot on a main road or highway. That is, if a newly proposed expansion of the WOW Trail makes it through the various approval and fundraising hurdles." Read the rest of the article here https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news...KVlG5rDKmZay0c So, they want to skip over phase 3 and go to phase 4, whatever happened to phase 3, it's been off the radar for a few years now?

05-05-2022, 08:33 AM	#5
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,757 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,012 Times in 737 Posts	Starting this Saturday, May 7 2022 you can pay $151 to use a pedal cart ...... www.hoborr.com/rail-bike-adventures/ .... on their 2.5-mile stretch of tracks in Laconia and Belmont running along side to Lake Winnisquam. Price $151, for all one, two, three, or four pedalers, same total price. Or, you can take that $151 to you-know-where in Gilford or Plymouth or Tilton and pick from a very large selection of new bicycles that all require balance and individual independence and determination-, something NOT used on those totally un-American Hobo R.R. bike carts. Or, go to Ladders Thrift in Plymouth for a much less expensive, used bicycle. __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

05-04-2022, 05:21 PM	#2
WeirsBeachBoater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 709 Blog Entries: 9 Thanks: 39 Thanked 148 Times in 65 Posts	Trying to get phase 4, so they can force phase 3 into existence.

05-04-2022, 05:50 PM	#3
John Mercier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 3,394 Thanks: 3 Thanked 598 Times in 494 Posts	Several 100s of thousands of grant dollars for non-motorized use goes unused each year... so jumping to a different phase... if the study proves feasible... allows them to employ monies that would go to other municipalities or States. Since the usage of the lake is expanding... some format of land use expansion is the other balance point to the equation.

05-04-2022, 06:19 PM	#4
FlyingScot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Tuftonboro and Sudbury, MA Posts: 2,390 Thanks: 1,289 Thanked 1,020 Times in 630 Posts	The Cape Cod bike path is hugely popular, really nice for all, and probably does a bit to reduce car traffic

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05-05-2022, 10:38 AM	#6
WinnisquamZ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 2,062 Thanks: 210 Thanked 663 Times in 438 Posts	Can’t disagree here. $151 for a pedal lakeside ride in which you do all the work is high. To add value they could add a homeless encampment tour Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

05-05-2022, 05:07 PM	#7
John Mercier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 3,394 Thanks: 3 Thanked 598 Times in 494 Posts	That would need a northern tour through Lakeport.

05-06-2022, 09:25 AM	#8
Boatbottom952 Banned Join Date: Mar 2022 Posts: 20 Thanks: 44 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Maybe they could even make part of the Trail detour and go straight to Patrick's Pub by the airport. Maybe the owner could offer FREE liquid refreshments and a small lunch. Park your Bikes right out front, Plenty of parking and just stroll in. If the Owner is thinking about this, I wish he would come out and tell everyone up front so we can plan on these things. But only (1) free beer per person.

05-07-2022, 12:48 PM	#9
Trail Goer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: New Durham Posts: 179 Thanks: 123 Thanked 98 Times in 59 Posts	The price for 4 is in line for what Scenic RailRiders, charges down in Concord. There's supposed to be another similar operation starting up in Madison. I've also heard rumors the Conway Scenic, is considering theur own rail bike adventure. The attraction is growing in popularity.