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Grater Woods
4.8 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Running trail in Merrimack, New Hampshire · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Grater Woods 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.
What runners say about Grater Woods
This is a great trail system with a pick your own adventure feel. You can do a short hike or go out for a bit longer. The elevation gain isn't bad, just enough to remind you that you're hiking.
Wild and Woody with colonial home sites sprinkled in the forest. Great for rock people, better for birders, but perfect for hiking. Mountain bikers can find some fun and cool off if it gets too hot. Snowshoeing is good during our snowy season. Don't get locked in.
Listed as hunting area, I hope not! The hiking trails that weave through this area are very nice, well marked, and not busy. No too challenging, went 4.5 miles and only a 512 foot elevation gain. Many trails have much less climb.
Trail conditions & character
“The elevation gain isn't bad, just enough to remind you that you're hiking.”
Plan your run at Grater Woods
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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitemerrimackoutdoors.org
- Phone+1 603-424-3531
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