There are three convenient parking areas for Sugar River Rail Trail in Newport: off Belknap Avenue northwest of the Newport Recreation Department building, where Route 103 crosses the Sugar River heading to Claremont just past Chandler Mill Road, and — my favorite — where Oak Street crosses the Sugar River. Just past this spot there are a number of parking places and a short walk through the brush from near the first parking place to an old factory filled with very interesting graffiti.
Graffiti near the Sugar River Trail and Oak Avenue
Graffiti near the Sugar River Trail and Oak Avenue
When I park at this place I rarely walk far. I have found many birds within 25 yards of my car.
