Projects
As of 2026, Pathways for Keene has raised nearly $1,000,000 for trail development for bicyclists, runners, walkers, skiers, snowshoers and other non-motorized forms of recreation and transportation throughout Keene. The funds were also used for kiosks, bike repair stations, pathway lights, and benches, all of which were placed along the trails.
Our current goal is the completion of the Transportation Heritage Trail from Eastern Ave. to Route 101, including the installation of the Prowse Bridge across Route 101 to the Stone Arch Bridge and improvements to the Stone Arch Bridge itself. After completing these pivotal projects, PFK will continue to advocate and fundraise for further expansion of the local trail network and projects related to trail use.
Prowse Bridge Project
The historical steel bridge will cross Route 101 to the Stone Arch Bridge. Watch 3D rendering video of the full project! Click below to watch video.
In the past, PFK has worked with other organizations to generate grassroots momentum for the development of the pathways system. PFK will continue working with a diverse collection of organizations in the future to focus the further development, use, maintenance and enhancement of a pathways system that meets the needs of Keene residents and visitors.
In The News
2026
NH Rail Trail Day 2: The Cheshire Rail Trail from Keene — travelswithxubie, May 18, 2026
2025
Updated Monadnock Region/Keene Rail Trail Map Now Available — SWRPC, Oct, 2025
'Mr. Everything' of Keene trail system honored by bridge's new name — Keene Sentinel, May 20, 2025
2024
22nd annual 4 on the 4th race draws record-breaking field — MyKeeneNow, Jul 8, 2024
Recognition of Pathways for Keene — City of Keene, Jun 20, 2024
Keene gears up for a festive few months — Keene Sentinel, Jun 3, 2024
Annual 4 on the 4th Road Race Scheduled for Independence Day — MyKeeneNow, May 21, 2024
Transportation Heritage Trail project page — City of Keene
2023
Session in Keene to solicit feedback on state's 10-year transportation roadmap — Keene Sentinel, Sep 23, 2023
2022
Keene Undertakes Study to Better Connect Trails with Downtown — UNH Extension, Sep, 2022
The march to DeMar: You'll never run alone — Keene Sentinel, Jul 30, 2022
The march to DeMar: Finding community — Keene Sentinel, Jul 16, 2022
Kuster touts federally funded projects in visit to Keene, Peterborough — Keene Sentinel, May 4, 2022
With nods to Keene's transportation history, rail trail project moves forward — Keene Sentinel, Apr 12, 2022
Part of rail trail in Keene to close for improvements — Keene Sentinel, Apr 4, 2022
Keene proposes using NH toll credit to fund Winchester Street renovations — Keene Sentinel, Jan 14, 2022
2021
4 on the 4th road race results — Keene Sentinel, Jul 5, 2021
Keene committee recommends moving ahead with rail trail project — Keene Sentinel, Jun 23, 2021
Pathways projects have proven cost-effective — Keene Sentinel, Apr 19, 2021