updated 19 March 2024
West Lebanon and Hanover Greenway
THE VISION: A three mile path that brings the people of West Lebanon and Hanover together.
The WaHG trail satisfies a critical need identified in multiple local and regional plans. This key active transportation connection would allow people in West Lebanon and Hanover to make many ordinary trips without the use of a vehicle.
The completion of this path will allow safe access between West Lebanon and Hanover and help ‘close the loop' creating a network with the Mascoma River Greenway and Mt. Support Shared Use Path for walking and bicycling.
Beyond this critical need, the WaHG is poised to attract visitors and bring further value to the Upper Valley.
Paths Inspire...
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Community
The WaGH invites connection. It brings people in touch with communities, whether they want to meet friends, visit the library, shop at a store, go to practice, work, school or just explore. Providing safe paths for walking and bicycling increases health and equity, allowing those who can't or don't drive to reach their destinations.
30% of the population in most communities do not drive.
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Economic Benefits
The WaHG creates a mobility network that will benefit local economies. People want to live and work in areas that support their desire for outdoor recreation and trips by bike or foot. Active transportation options attract businesses, raise property values, and increase local spending.
Bicyclists spend 24% more than drivers at local businesses.
Active Transportation Transforms America
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Sustainability
The WaGH encourages mode shift by allowing people to reach destinations without a vehicle. Reducing vehicle travel reduces wear and spending on our roads, as well as cuts emissions, noise pollution, and microplastic pollution in our air and water from its single largest source, tire wear.
13% of commuters near shared-use paths commute use active modes of travel rather than driving.
Bureau of Economic Analysis of the United States Department of Commerce
Read more about the incredible benefits of shared use paths at Headwaters Economics.
WaHG
COMMUNITY GROUP
WHAT WE ARE ABOUT: Connecting communities with non-car travel options, while improving the safety of people walking and bicycling. Foster commuter and recreational travel, while promoting healthy and active lifestyles.
HOW ARE WE GOING TO DO IT: Identify and construct an improved greenway from West Lebanon to Hanover.
WHY: There are no existing safe options for non-motorized travel between the densely populated areas along NH Route 10 of West Lebanon and Hanover.
Local & Regional Plans
Public Engagement & Support
DONORS & COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Supporters &
*Financial Backers
Liam Abbate
Jason Achmoody
Lara Acker
Mathew Allen
Bonnie Arnold
Dan Barnett
Elizabeth Barry*
Yolanda Baumgartner
Charlotte Bernini
David Bibeau
Evan Bick
Julien Blanchet
Colin Bogart*
Jay Boren*
Sherry Boschert*
Charles Brackett*
Barney Brannon*
Lou Bregou
Bill Brown
Haynes Bunn*
Ethan Call`
Nancy Carter
Todd Caruso*
Jonathan Chaffee
Berkeley Chamberlain
Christina Chamberlain
Daniel Chamberlain*
Jennie Chamberlain*
Karin Chamberlain
Zoe Chamberlain
Kim Chewning
Todd Chewning
Chet Clem
Jonas Cole
Tim Cox*
Andrew Craighead*
Anthony Cressman*
Jon Criswell
Matthew Culbertson
Richel Cuyler
Joanna Davidson
Mike Davidson
Jim Damren
Henry Dionne
Amelia Donahey
James Donahey
Jim Dorsey
Cameron Deremer*
David Dostal
Heather Drinan
Geoff Dunbar
Rosemary Edzie
Chris Egner
Lauran Emerson*
Erik Endrulat
Joel Eshbaugh
Austin Feula*
David Finnegan
Jordyn Taylor Fitch
Debra Franklin
Laura Gillespie
Sandy Gmur*
George Gohanna
Elli Goudzwaard
Martin Grant
Lauren Groves
Valerie Gutierrez
John Haffner
Amber Hanna
George Hanna
Scott Hausler
Cameron Henkel
Melissa Herman*
Lynn Higgins
Jason Hill
Yasmin Hilliam
Daniel Himmelstein*
Joshua Himmelstein
Kevin Hoelscher
Jeffrey Kauffman*
Charles Kearns
Sandy Kelsey
Nissanka Kiridena
An Le
Cady LeBlanc
Bob Leach*
Bruce Levine*
Chance Lindsley
Michael Liu
Connor Looney
Roger Lohr
Mark Lotterhand
Kate Lyon
Timothy Manganello
Justin Mankin
Britton Mann*
Nicolás Macri
Matthew Marotto
Amye Mason
Shawn Mason
Trenton Meckenstock
Chris Miller
John McCann
Lachlan McCann
Marlene McDonald
Michael McGillen*
Petra McGillen
Aaron McKenna
Edward Meyer*
R Todd Minsk
Danny Moore
Bob Moses
Brian Moses
Alix Norris*
Jesse Norris
Brendan Nyhan
Thomas Officer
Sarah Olson
Joanne Ophals*
Nate Osheyack
Rebecca Owens
Susan Pagan-Hilton
Sue Painter*
Pooja Panwar
Zach Parker
John Pepper
Juan Perez
Irina Perreard
Laurent Perreard
Laura Petto
Jason Pettus
Gabrielle Plaia
Caitlin Pries
Sarat Pudi
Kevin Purcell*
Maxine Purcell*
Shannon Purcell*
Tracy Purcell
Carl Renshaw
Keith Richardson
Catherine Rieke
Katherine Roach
Trey Rogers
Nelson Rooker*
David Rosengarten
Bree Rosewood
Jeremy Rutter
Bess Schmidt*
Mindy Schorr*
Alleah Schweitzer
Dr. Angela Santavicca
Jeffrey Shapiro
Adam Sharp
Noah Skogerboe
Emily Sarnacki
Sarah Slater
Colin Smith
Connor Smith
Ross Smith*
Doug Sonsalla
Zach Soucy
Deborah Springhorn
Greg Spitz*
Rob Starkey*
Charlie Sullivan
Amanda St. Iveny
Drew St. Peter
Annette St. Peter
Breck Taber
Holly Taylor
Max Terzano
William Thomas
Jared Toon
Devan Tracy
Jake Twarog
Gretchen Walsh
Kasia Warburton
Jim Wasser
Hannah Watkins
John Wheaton*
Anne Wilson
Samantha Wray
Wendell Wu
Christel Wolfaardt
Jeff Wutzke
Percy Young*
Rai-Ching Yu
No amount is too small. Every dollar and show of support counts. Thank you all for supporting a more connected and sustainable community!
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Testimonials
Anthony Cressman
"I've always wanted to bike to Hanover from my home!"
Todd Caruso
"I would use the trail for bicycle transportation!"
Devan Tracy
"The Upper Valley needs more options to safely commute by bicycle .”
Christel Wolfaardt
"I support the WaHG Trail because it will bring calm to route 10 and improve quality of life."
Danny Moore
"I support the WaHG Trail because I commute to work by bike and the bike infrastructure would enable many more like me to ride safely and comfortably around the Upper Valley."
Richel Cuyler
"I support the WaHG Trail because there are no existing safe options for non-motorized travel between the densely populated areas along NH Route 10 of West Lebanon and Hanover.”
Bruce Levine
"I support developing the WaHG Trail because it makes total sense."
Matthew Moratto
"I support developing the WaHG Trail because I support bikeability."
An Le
"More path connecting Hanover and Lebanon. More environmental friendly. ”
Joshua Himmelstein
"I'd love to have this connectivity that doesn't depend on driving. These projects have a big return in the community!"
Sarah Olson
"This sounds like such a great idea!! What a fantastic resource."
Susan Pagan-Hilton
"I support the WaHG Trail because I would like to see green spaces in our community.”
Gabrielle Plaza
"I had traveled to Boise, Idaho which is known for its “Greenbelt” a 25 mile pathway which follows the Boise river north and south. Since I moved back to the Upper Valley from Boise’s Treasure Valley, I have been hoping for a pathway like this."
Kevin Hoelscher
"Need a real path between the two towns. Maybe can go through Boston Lot, around the back side of Sachem. By the powerlines. Could possibly reconnect to Route 10 by Mini Brook Nature Preserve. OR alternatively head east from Sachem along the Trout Brook Trail and exit onto Route 120 by the intersection of Gile Drive and Medical Center Drive."
Todd Minsk
"I support the WaHG Trail because I challenge the common belief that an automobile (of any form of propulsion) is required to have a comfortable and successful life in North America. Any infrastructure enhancements, and improvements in public transportation, that help convince and aid the population to avoid automobiles deserves support, this project and any other endeavor with the same goal, worldwide.”
John Haffner
"Our communities thrive when they are connected in multiple ways. I want to see an Upper Valley with more greenways and more ways of getting around for all road users!”
Debra Franklin
"I support the WaHG trail because I work at Alice Peck Day and it’s nice to have a riding trail around the area."
Dan Barnett
"This is a wonderful initiative for the entire Upper Valley community!"
Bob Leach
"I'm an avid cyclist and live on Crafts Avenue in West Lebanon (near the Lyman Bridge). Biking in any direction from here is dangerous, so I haul my bike in my car to go on bike rides to Hanover, Norwich, Thetford, etc. A way to get to Hanover from here would be fantastic and a life-changer."
John Wheaton
"I’m a big supporter of human powered mobility to access entertainment, shopping and staying active, especially on my bikes. I want to help."
Michael McGillen
"I look forward to a continuous trail from Hanover via West Leb to the Rail Trail in Lebanon!"
Elizabeth Barry
"This would be a great benefit to the communities!"
Jennie & Daniel Chamberlain
"Paths empower people! Enliven places! And build community! Connecting West Lebanon and Hanover is vital for health and well being of the Upper Valley."
Daniel Himmelstein
"To an intricate web of greenways and trails such that any valley dweller can bike, ski, or run to the commerce of Lebanon or the towers of Hanover! "
Tim Cox
"Joining my neighbors supporting the effort to connect our communities and the wider region. The time to do this is Now!"
Percy Young
"I hope this project will enable safe walking and biking access between West Lebanon and Hanover."
Lauran Emerson
"Bike trails are the best!"
Andrew Craighead
"Our community needs this!"
Haynes Bunn
"This would be fantastic for the Upper Valley community. Close the loop!"
Sandy Gmur
"I would love to see this become reality!"
Karin Chamberlain
"I ride my bike along that route and do not always feel safe. Having a safe route for commuters and the general public will encourage more people to use their bikes (leave their cars behind). Greenways also build community through interaction with people you might not otherwise meet!!"
Joanne Ophals
"Great cause."
Ross Smith
"Let's Celebrate the Bike and our own two feet:)"
Alix Norris
"WaHG is a much-needed resource for Upper Valley cyclists!"
Jeffrey Kauffman
"This would be a much needed safe corridor for exercise, but also could allow shopping without using a car."
Austin Feula
"Fantastic cause! Need a great trail connection thru this area!"
Amelia and James Donahey
"A dedicated pedestrian connection between Leb and Hanover will make walkers, runners, cyclists and children in our communities safer!
(Last year we saw a stroller hit by a vehicle on this stretch of road!) "