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Goodwin Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 7 Google reviews · Running trail in Lebanon, New Hampshire · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
2.8 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Goodwin Park'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.

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2.8 miScenicTrailhead parking

What runners say about Goodwin Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (7 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Love hiking the various pieces of the Meriden Trail (upper and lower traverse, peanie trail, and the hemlock loop). Great for beginners and those looking for a nice walk through the woods. Beautiful view of town from the outlook on Storrs Hill. About 3 miles worth of trails to explore.

★★★★★ — Peter , Sep 2020

Peaceful spot, not too crowded. Upper trails are a little rugged and could use a bit more traffic. There are a few great spots to cool off in the great brook. It will be a 5 star park once the bridge over great brook is rebuilt and there is a sidewalk to the trailhead on route 120.

★★★★☆ — Adams , Jul 2023

Great place for an easy hike. You can go for a short one or a long one. Nice views of Lebanon.

★★★★★ — Marilyn , Dec 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 7 reviews →

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 4 mentions

“Beautiful river, tons of trees, and good bird watching location.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

“It will be a 5 star park once the bridge over great brook is rebuilt and there is a sidewalk to the trailhead on route 120.”

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Plan your run at Goodwin Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • Distance2.8 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Websitelebanonnh.gov
  • Phone(603) 448-1457

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9 PM
Friday 6 AM–9 PM
Saturday 6 AM–9 PM
Sunday 6 AM–9 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Goodwin Park

Unnamed Road, Lebanon, NH 03766

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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.