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Bartell Trail Head
4.7 ★★★★★ 68 Google reviews · Running trail in Brookline, New Hampshire · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Bartell Trail Head's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Bartell Trail Head
“Its the most well maintained trail I've ever seen.”
“A beautiful place for nature lovers to walk around in and enjoy!”
“Well marked and maintained trail to the summit of South Uncanoonuc”
“Great, easy trail that connects to the rail trail and several wooded trails.”
Walk as long as you wish. People are really friendly.. I rode my bike. The the trails are very steep in some spots. Parking is tight. Not good for disabled due to the incline unless you only go a few? hundred yards. Its the most well maintained trail I've ever seen. It gives many people much enjoyment.
There were plenty of trails and at different levels. The trails were covered with leaves so it was a little difficult to see the terrain. It wasn't too crowded, but parking is limited.
This trail goes deep into the Woods. You will enjoy this trail. You'll see the old walls and foundations. Has some hills. But it's up to you how far up you want to go. There are some wetlands as you enter. Looks really nice. It takes you down to an old logging area. Has a nice little footbridge.
The trail was fairly dry, it has been a very wet spring. I went toward the ponds. One hill, but easy to manage with a baby in a pack. I brought my mom too, she loved it. Easy to navigate. I wore hiking shoes, but probably could have done sneakers, which my mom had on and did fine. Very well maintained!
Trail conditions & character
“There are a couple different trails and lots of varying hill grades, once you get to the railroad bed you can walk forever in each direction.”
“After driving by this trailhead regularly, and not really thinking anything of it, I decided to explore it.”
“A beautiful place for nature lovers to walk around in and enjoy!”
“I like to hike here in the winter with my dogs because I usually run into more snowmobilers than other hikers.”
Plan your run at Bartell Trail Head
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitebrooklinenh.us
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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