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Knowlton Forest Trails

4.6 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Running trail in Concord, New Hampshire · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface: Natural surface
Loop distance: Not reported
Shape: Loop
Shade: Not reported
Access: Not reported

Confirmed from Knowlton Forest Trails' 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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Natural surfaceLoopTrailhead parking

What runners say about Knowlton Forest Trails

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (14 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

We went after a heavy rain so most of the trails were muddy or under water but it was still a lot of fun. Dogs had a blast!

★★★★★ — Rachel-Leah , Jun 2025

Really good place in the back of a more rich neighborhood. Had some interesting honey fungus spots but otherwise mushrooms were little. Great views and good for hiking but be prepared for a longer journey and have a map ready. Overall nice trail

★★★★★ — Josh , Sep 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 14 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.

 🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 3 mentions 
“We went after a heavy rain so most of the trails were muddy or under water but it was still a lot of fun.”
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 🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions 
“Great alternative parking for oak hills hiking trails.”
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 🔁 Loop trail  
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The practical stuff

AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
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
Trail mapOfficial trail map
Websitetrailspotting.com
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Where to find Knowlton Forest Trails

Concord, New Hampshire

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Running trails near Concord

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

Oak Hill Hiking Trails

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Morono Park Trail

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Les Clark Nature Trailhead

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Trails along the Merricmack River are maintained for hiking and walking.

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Concord - Lake Sunapee Rail Trail

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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.