The proposed WOW Trail will be running right through the Weirs as the tracks run along the 200 yard long wood boardwalk and past the dock of the Mount Washington.
Talking about the railroad line that runs from Concord to Lincoln, and runs next to Paugus and Meredith Bays. The proposed WOW trail, Winnisquam-Ossipee-Winnipesaukee trail would and hopefully will be a paved bicycle path that runs alongside the railroad tracks. People could come to the area by the train and then rent bicycles for exploring along the area around the WOW trail. Just like in Europe.
While Route 3 in Laconia and Meredith is not bicycle friendly, the WOW trail would be bicycle friendly because it is flat, very scenic, and closed to motorized vehicles. Bicyclers, roller-skaters, walkers, runners, summer cross country skiers, & skateboarders could use it. Fisherman could bicycle to a favorite fishing spot.
The state is reviewing the use of the miles-long, state-owned embankment that is situated between the railroad tracks and the water. As everyone knows the state owns the water. Probably, many do not know that the State of New Hampshire also owns the embankment and has been leasing it out to the abutter. Maybe the state could rewrite the leases so the abutter can access the water with a dock and a boat, and at the same time the public could access the water for fishing, swimming, and non-motorized use.
