Mine Falls Trail Difficulty: Easy – flat paved and hard packed dirt trails Trail Type: Multi-use trail network with approximately 9.7 miles of various trail types through a 300-acre-plus urban park Distance & Length:9.7 miles total spanning from 5 Stadium Drive to 59 Chestnut Street, withindividual loop options like the Green Trail Loop at 2.1 miles, generally considered easy and taking about 40 minutes to complete Scenery & Highlights: The forested park offers an extraordinary nature experience along the Nashua River. Beautiful views of the river, wetlands, and wildlife abound on the northern side of the trail overlooking Oxbow Lake and The Cove. The impressive Mine Falls Dam appears near the parking area; here, trail users can also glimpse a gatehouse constructed by the Nashua Manufacturing Company in 1886Notable Features: Park trails are designated as part of the New Hampshire Heritage Trail system, which extends 130 miles along the Merrimack River from Massachusetts to Canada. The Nashua River Canal and the Nashua Manufacturing Company Historic District (aka the Millyard) were placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. The park includes historic exploration, wildlife viewing, ball fields, and ample fishing spots.