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Frederic Cutter Merriam Conservation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 102 Google reviews · Running trail in Pelham, New Hampshire · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Frederic Cutter Merriam Conservation Area'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.
Wooded area featuring hiking trails of varying lengths with bridges and water features.
What runners say about Frederic Cutter Merriam Conservation Area
“It's a nice trail with some pretty great views.”
“Trails are a bit run-down but are well-marked with great scenery, wildlife, and high points.”
First time here after driving by for years and glad we finally stopped…great hike through the woods ..lots of water spots, bridges , beaver den and dams, as well as some pretty cool large boulders…can take different routes depending on the length of hike you would like to take ..
Well marked trails through a forrest area of mixed hardwoods and pines. Several small ponds where evidence of beaver activity is easy to spot. Kiosk map at the parking lot which has space for at least 10 cars.
2019-05-30: Wonderful place for a walk. Saw a bunch of wildflowers (inaturalist is like pokemon for real life). Definitely wear lots of bug spray.
Our second time here with little ones, great trails, water, bridges and geocaching
Trail conditions & character
“It's a nice trail with some pretty great views.”
“Trails are a bit run-down but are well-marked with great scenery, wildlife, and high points.”
Plan your run at Frederic Cutter Merriam Conservation Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- Websitepelhamweb.com
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
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