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Lake Winnisquam Scenic Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 56 Google reviews · Running trail in Belmont, New Hampshire · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Lake Winnisquam Scenic 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.
Two-mile trail for walking and cycling, with views of Lake Winnisquam.
What runners say about Lake Winnisquam Scenic Trail
“Very beautiful scenery, nicely paved for walkers, runners and cyclists.”
This is a wonderful multipurpose paved trail that is a just under two miles one way. We walked the full length out and back. The entire length is fully wooded with a section very near the lake that has noice water views.
I almost want to describe this trail negatively in hopes of keeping it a secret...gorgeous views... And easy walk or bike ride (I've done both). The only negative is that there is one part of the trail that is in the back yards of some very large cookie cutter homes which feels a little awkward because I feel like I…
Beautiful hidden gem. Lakeside walk in paved trail. Dog friendly. Nice views.
The parking is at Belmont Beach they actually have a special parking area for the trail and it's never full
Trail conditions & character
“The entire length is fully wooded with a section very near the lake that has noice water views.”
“This is a wonderful multipurpose paved trail that is a just under two miles one way.”
“The parking is at Belmont Beach they actually have a special parking area for the trail and it's never full”
“The entire trail is not ADA accessible but much of it is.”
Plan your run at Lake Winnisquam Scenic Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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
- 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 |
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