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Recreation Region: Saco Ranger District

Russell-Colbath Historic Site

The Historic Site includes the Russell-Colbath House, a timber frame barn, the Town of Albany Cemetery, and the one-half mile Rail N' River Trail. Additional amenities include parking, toilet facilities, picnic tables, interpretive signs. 

The Russell-Colbath House was built in 1832 and is the only original structure left from the town of Passaconaway.

The timber frame barn was constructed in 2003 and is open to the public when the house is open on weekends during our open season. 

The Rail N' River is a half mile ADA trail that winds through the forest to the Swift River and back. There are interpretive panels along the way that explain logging and railroading in this area during the 19th century.

General Information

Memorial Day - Columbus Day

Staffed Friday – Wednesday 10AM-3PM until October. (Note: Staffing shortages may cause house to be closed on some days. Thank you for your understanding.)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 43.995463

Longitude: -71.337247

Directions

Located 12 miles west of Conway on NH Rte. 112 (Kancamagus Highway)

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Picnicking Picnicking
Outdoor Science and Learning Outdoor Science and Learning

Interpretive Areas/ExhibitsInterpretive Areas/Exhibits

Last updated February 19th, 2025