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Lower Slade Brook Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Running trail in Hanover, New Hampshire · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Lower Slade Brook Natural Area yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
What runners say about Lower Slade Brook Natural Area
“Very nice little hike with gorgeous water falls.”
“Pleasant, quiet, a short hike.”
Don't come here expecting spectacular waterfalls or a challenging walk; but if you're looking for a nice, quiet natural area with beautiful benches and the sound of running water, this is the spot!
Very nice little hike with gorgeous water falls. Small parking area, but it gets you off the road. If you wish to get more miles in, walk north on Route 10 for a short distance and come down Pipers Lane(a Class VI road), then back via River Road. Please pack out what you carry in.
Beautiful little trail. Easy, short hike. The creation of the protected trail status is a great story about civic engagement and positive change happening thanks to proactive citizens!
Nice short and easy trail with some pretty Brook sites. There is also a log bench to rest or have a snack about half way between route 10 and River Rd.
Trail conditions & character
“Very nice little hike with gorgeous water falls.”
“Small parking area, but it gets you off the road.”
Plan your run at Lower Slade Brook Natural Area
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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitehanoverconservancy.org
- Phone(603) 643-3433
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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