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Kittery Town Forest

4.3 ★★★★☆ 17 Google reviews · Running trail in Kittery, Maine · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Kittery Town Forest'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.

Open 24hDog-friendlyMile markers

What runners say about Kittery Town Forest

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (17 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🪧 well-marked 3 mentions

“The trails were well maintained and extremely well marked with signs and maps posted along the way.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“It's a great spot to bring your dog for a nice little walk through the woods.”

Stopped here to break up the drive from Maine to Pennsylvania, we weren't expecting such a nice trail system. The trails were well maintained and extremely well marked with signs and maps posted along the way. The terrain was a little hilly, but not in a bad way.

★★★★★ — Kurt , Jun 2025

Well marked trails. Nicely maintained paths. It's a great spot to bring your dog for a nice little walk through the woods. We have added it to our rotation of nature walks in the area.

★★★★★ — Charlie , Feb 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 17 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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 8 mentions

“It's a great spot to bring your dog for a nice little walk through the woods.”

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📏 Mile markers 3 mentions

“The trails were well maintained and extremely well marked with signs and maps posted along the way.”

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Plan your run at Kittery Town Forest

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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitekitteryme.gov
  • Phone+1 207-439-0452

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 Kittery Town Forest

98 Haley Rd, Kittery, ME 03904

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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.