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College Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · Running trail in Durham, New Hampshire · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from College Woods' 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.
Nature preserve with hiking and cycling trails through forest terrain.
What runners say about College Woods
“While generally well maintained, there are places that get wet and muddy, making it nearly impossible to be accessible.”
“Beautiful and well maintained trails at the University of New Hampshire!”
“Great for all ages with amazing views of nature and local wildlife (that includes college students).”
Good place for walking, Jogging and Cycling. Use N 43°08.178', W 70°56.266' for parking location.
Maze of trails /paths in green woods near by college. Great for relaxation, running, walking, enjoying nature, hanging out near Oyster river... Several entrance points. One trail is connected to Oyster river forest. My loop was around 3 - 4 miles.
Wonderful place for mostly level hiking/nature walks. Tons of trails. You can walk all the way through and out onto the road on the other side. Some trails are bike friendly.
Beautiful place. I highly recommend taking a walk here, especially if you have dogs. Just be prepared, college students LOVE dogs and will very likely ask to pet them.
Trail conditions & character
“Great for all ages with amazing views of nature and local wildlife (that includes college students).”
“I highly recommend taking a walk here, especially if you have dogs.”
“Few trail areas are wheelchair accessible.”
“While generally well maintained, there are places that get wet and muddy, making it nearly impossible to be accessible.”
“Very well marked trails in a beautiful section of woods”
Plan your run at College Woods
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecolsa.unh.edu
- Phone(603) 862-1234
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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 |
Running trails near Durham
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
