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Horatio Colony Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 122 Google reviews · Running trail in Keene, New Hampshire · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Horatio Colony Nature Preserve'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.
Serene nature preserve featuring hiking trails, historic sites & scenic observation points.
What runners say about Horatio Colony Nature Preserve
“Great view over town and easily has some of the best marked trails I've seen.”
“Lots of twists and turns, rises and drops, but the trails are well marked.”
“It's quiet and there are critters around.”
This hike trail is legit. At this current time the entire trail is still iced up and the temperature are still hanging in the low 40's so please bring warm clothes and hiking boots and a hike pole/ stick if you have one. Or just use a stick to help you keep your balance as you walk up the path.
Excellent park for a 2 mile hike. Moderate incline, well marked trails, decent parking but get there early or the 'locals' will try to move you along while you're enjoying your post hike coffee and sandwich, because they want your parking spot and they didn't get up early enough.
Amazing trails, and a good place for a morning workout to catch a sunrise.
A lovely hike and an even better view! Ghost pipe flowers also grow in these woods!
Trail conditions & character
“Great view over town and easily has some of the best marked trails I've seen.”
“The view from the top was beautiful and I would call this a moderate hike due to some steep areas but otherwise fairly easy.”
“There is also an interpretive trail guide available at the trailhead and markers along the trails which are fun.”
“Lots of twists and turns, rises and drops, but the trails are well marked.”
Plan your run at Horatio Colony Nature Preserve
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
- Websiteantioch.edu
- Phone(603) 352-0460
- Social Facebook
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