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Burns Hill

4.8 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Running trail in Milford, New Hampshire · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Burns Hill yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

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What runners say about Burns Hill

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (10 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Nice, simple hike. No steep hills, 20-30 minutes to the top of the hill. Nice view of surrounding region at top. Mostly a wooded path, but there are a few meadows to cross. A good trail overall.

★★★★☆ — Tim , Sep 2018

Beautiful westerly views to pack monadnock area from the summit. The trails are well marked and you can access hitchiner town forest via mullen road off Osgood or Badger Hill Drive. Quick hike up from the main parking lot, maybe 20 to 30 minutes. One of the better hikes in Milford.

★★★★★ — Brett , Sep 2021

Great little trail for kids. Not too steap to the summit and a lovely view.

★★★★★ — Archie , Jul 2023

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“Beautiful westerly views to pack monadnock area from the summit.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 4 mentions

“The trails are well marked and you can access hitchiner town forest via mullen road off Osgood or Badger Hill Drive.”

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Plan your run at Burns Hill

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.
  • Websitemilford.nh.gov

Where to find Burns Hill

Milford, New Hampshire

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.