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Head's Pond Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Running trail in Hooksett, New Hampshire · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Head's Pond Trail'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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Open 24hStroller / ADA

What runners say about Head's Pond Trail

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.

I've had my eyes on this trail for a while and finally stopped today. I walked the .6 miles out to Head Pond and then wandered off the main train through the footpaths. It's an easy, pleasant walk with very little elevation gain. There were lots of salamanders and squirrels to see along the edge of the pond.

★★★★☆ — Sharleigh , Sep 2024

Carry in and carry out hiking trail. Perfect for a walk, jog, or bike. The entrance to the trail is uneven gravel and steep so it is definitely not handicap accessible and someone with a kids stroller would have trouble entering and exiting the trail.

★★★★★ — Holly , May 2025

A lovely, shaded trail with a nice extension at the end down a deserted dirt road

★★★★★ — Matt , May 2025

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.

♿ Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“The entrance to the trail is uneven gravel and steep so it is definitely not handicap accessible and someone with a kids stroller would have trouble entering and exiting the trail.”

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Plan your run at Head's Pond Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.

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

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 Head's Pond Trail

Heads Pond Trl, Hooksett, NH 03106

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Running trails near Hooksett

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

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Stark Park

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30-acre park with grassy lawns, a gazebo & bronze statue of a celebrated Revolutionary War general.

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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.