I traveled to Manchester NH and back yesterday. The two main objectives were to visit my Aunt Elaine in the hospital, and to review the four mile loop for the Hamsterwheel ultra.
The flat, very runnable surface of the rail trail is quite nice, and runs along the Piscataquog River with beautiful views. (I will make a final decision based on local weather, and availability of Lake Placid skiing options, on November 2nd.)