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Running trails in New Hampshire
288 trails across 59 cities in New Hampshire, with the most in Concord, Dover, and Keene — including 61 natural surface, 58 loops, 14 shaded, and 12 long enough for a 5-mile run. Every listing shows the things runners actually decide on: surface, loop distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and trailhead parking. Pick a city for the full local list, or filter the New Hampshire trails below.
Cities in New Hampshire
Every city and town in New Hampshire with a running trail in the directory, most trails first.
- Concord
- Dover
- Keene
- Manchester
- Amherst
- North Conway
- Milford
- Nashua
- Portsmouth
- Durham
- Exeter
- Hanover
- Londonderry
- Bedford
- Merrimack
- Goffstown
- Pelham
- Rochester
- Laconia
- Windham
- Derry
- Lebanon
- North Hampton
- Claremont
- Conway
- Hampton
- Raymond
- Salem
- Somersworth
- Gilford
- Hooksett
- Hudson
- Meredith
- Nottingham
- Auburn
- Bartlett
- Belmont
- Epping
- Hollis
- New Durham
- West Lebanon
- Alton
- Brookline
- Center Conway
- Chesterfield
- Fremont
- Hinsdale
- Litchfield
- Lyndeborough
- New Hampton
- Newington
- Newmarket
- Northfield
- Northwood
- Plainfield
- Plaistow
- Rye
- Stratham
- Tilton
Notable running trails in New Hampshire
The New Hampshire trails runners review most, ranked by rating weighted by review volume. Filter by surface, loop, distance, shade or lighting to narrow to the run you're actually planning. See the full best-of-New Hampshire ranking →
Hampton Beach State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 16,749 reviews
Atlantic Ocean swim area with day-rate & metered parking, bathhouses, an RV park & event facilities.
Diana's Baths
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,975 reviews
Flat, 0.6-mi. hike to a scenic group of small waterfalls, rock ledges & pools along Lucy Brook.
Prescott Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,342 reviews
Waterfront municipal park with flower gardens, fountains, walkways & summer performances.
Mine Falls Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,342 reviews
Vast, natural riverfront oasis featuring forest trails, sports fields & outdoor activities.
Pawtuckaway State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,275 reviews
Large park featuring lake swimming, scenic boulders, climbing, diverse wildlife & winter sports.
Odiorne Point State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,227 reviews
Oceanside recreation area with 135 acres of trails along the rocky shoreline, plus a science center.
Benson Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,149 reviews
Roomy park featuring forest space with trails plus a playground & small animal farm.
Livingston Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,878 reviews
Park with a running track, baseball diamond, playground, swimming pool & boardwalk around a pond.
Echo Lake State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,515 reviews
118-acre park with a scenic trail circling a lake plus picnicking & swimming options & a bathhouse.
Greeley Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,232 reviews
125-acre riverside park with a bandstand, sports fields, picnic facilities & a community garden.
White Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,004 reviews
Clean, well-kept park, also called White Park, with a pond and basketball courts.
Henry Law Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 985 reviews
Riverside park with a playground, a splash pad and a skate park.
North Hampton State Beach
4.7 ★★★★★ 867 reviews
Sandy, rocky, clean beach with swimming and surfing, and a park setting.
Twin Bridge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 797 reviews
Public park with a playground, picnic tables, baseball field, and a brook with a walkway.
Stratham Hill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 752 reviews
Park offering hiking & mountain biking trails, picnic pavilions, baseball fields & a playground.
Wildcat Conservation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 575 reviews
Family-friendly hiking spot offering well-maintained trails and views of waterfalls.
Arms Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 583 reviews
Tree-lined riverside park along local heritage trail with a footpath, lighting & benches.
Hilton Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 528 reviews
Waterfront green space featuring a play area, fishing dock, boat launch & picnic tables.
Roby Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 523 reviews
Public park with a modern playground & walking trails, plus an outdoor skating rink & sledding hill.
Mount Major Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 465 reviews
Rock-scrambling climb to mountain summit offering panoramic vistas and a picnic area.
Robin Hood Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 486 reviews
Recreational park on wooded acreage, offering a swimming pool, sports facilities, trails & a pond.
Stark Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 460 reviews
30-acre park with grassy lawns, a gazebo & bronze statue of a celebrated Revolutionary War general.
Swasey Parkway
4.7 ★★★★★ 438 reviews
Picturesque space to picnic, walk, jog or take in the river views, with benches and a dog-free policy.
The Gonic Trails
4.6 ★★★★★ 440 reviews
Laid-back nature preserve featuring marked trails, plus waterfalls and a river.
Colburn Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 434 reviews
Town park with a bandstand & lawn seating featuring seasonal events from concerts to movie nights.
Windham Rail Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 397 reviews
Paved recreational route that's great for walking, biking and rollerblading.
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New Hampshire trails by surface
Surface is the biggest split in trail running — asphalt is fast and predictable, crushed limestone is softer but still smooth, dirt is easiest on the joints and the most fun, boardwalk is flat and scenic but slick when wet.
More ways to find a trail in New Hampshire
- Best running trails in New Hampshire — the state-wide ranking from runner reviews
- Loop trails — 58 in New Hampshire come back to the trailhead without backtracking
- Long-run trails (5+ miles) — 12 in New Hampshire are long enough for a proper long run
- Shaded trails — 14 in New Hampshire keep tree cover over the path for summer miles
- Lit trails — 11 in New Hampshire have lighting for pre-dawn and post-work runs
- Trails with restrooms — 48 in New Hampshire, and 7 with water fountains
- Trailhead parking — 168 in New Hampshire have parking at the trailhead
- Dog-friendly trails — 102 in New Hampshire you can run with a dog
- Stroller & wheelchair-accessible — 57 in New Hampshire are smooth and wide enough
- Scenic trails — 142 in New Hampshire runners single out for the views
- Browse by surface — paved, crushed limestone, natural dirt or boardwalk
- All trail features — loops, shade, lighting, restrooms, mile markers and more
- Running trails by state — the rest of the country
- Trail-running guides — surfaces and your knees, loop vs out-and-back, trail etiquette, running before dawn
Trail features in New Hampshire
- Trails with Trailhead Parking
- Scenic Running Trails
- Dog-Friendly Running Trails
- Loop Trails (No Backtracking)
- Stroller & Wheelchair-Accessible Trails
- Quiet, Uncrowded Trails
- Trails with Restrooms
- Hilly Trails & Hill Workouts
- Trails with Mile Markers
- Flat & Fast Running Trails
- Shaded Running Trails
- Long-Run Trails (5+ Miles)
- Lit Trails for Early & Night Runs
- Trails with Water Fountains