Cross Two Beautiful Bridges On This Easy 1-Mile River Walk In New Hampshire

New Hampshire is full of the quintessential small towns you might expect to see throughout New England. Each one has its own character and personality. While we love exploring their downtown areas and enjoying the local restaurants and businesses, we also appreciate how close to nature many of them are. This lovely town has created its very own river walk full of incredible views and photo ops.

Flowing right through Littleton, you'll find the Ammonoosuc River.

And the best way to enjoy it is by taking the Littleton River Walk.

The half-mile-long route follows the river through the town, offering visitors the chance to appreciate nature but also see and enjoy the local restaurants and shops. It begins on Riverside Drive in the west and heads to Riverglen Lane in the east.

One of our favorite stops along the way is Chutters where you'll find the longest candy counter in the world! Load up and then hit the river walk to enjoy your sweets.

While simply being outside to enjoy the fresh air is lovely, we love that this route leads to two different local bridges.

The aptly named Riverwalk Covered Bridge is a 352-foot pedestrian bridge that was built just recently in the 2000s. The views from here are simply spectacular.

Those who cross will see the bubbling river below, as well as the older buildings along the river that make this town so special.

In the spring and summer, you'll be surrounded by the greenest greens and bluest blues.

Enjoy crossing the river and continue on your journey.

You'll soon arrive at the Curran Suspension Bridge which is at the western end of the trail.

The bridge connects to Saranac Street and, being a suspension bridge, it offers a fun bouncy experience. And you can see the covered bridge from a distance.

This simple, easy walk is a great way to enjoy the outdoors while also being close to restaurants and shops. To access the route, plan to park on Mill Street where spaces are open to the public. There are lots of restaurants and shops near the mouth of the covered bridge. Enjoy them and head off on your own lovely river walk experience.

The Littleton River Walk can be enjoyed year-round. To learn more about it, including what you'll see in town check out the upstate New Hampshire website here. We're lucky that the Granite State is full of small towns. Here are 11 slow-paced towns in New Hampshire where life is still simple.