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North Hampton State Beach
4.7 ★★★★★ 867 Google reviews · Running trail in North Hampton, New Hampshire · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from North Hampton State Beach'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.
Sandy, rocky, clean beach with swimming and surfing, and a park setting.
What runners say about North Hampton State Beach
“We love that it's easy to park, clean bathrooms, and access to a great walking path along Ocean Boulevard.”
“Beautiful Scenic Surfs Up-type Beach Great location for the wet suit bandits on there long boards who family beach goers that like less of a crowd.”
Clean and sandy beach, great for a walk, sitting in the sun or wading wit the kids. Easy parking at the top of the paved lot, restrooms and beach shower tower available.
We love that it's easy to park, clean bathrooms, and access to a great walking path along Ocean Boulevard. Plus it's just a cute little beach!
Nice beach location away from the crowds. Always had a nice beach area but very rocky now after storms pulled sand away. Plenty of areas to walk and explore the coast line for shells and creatures. Convenient ice cream store across street for some goodies.
Beautiful Scenic Surfs Up-type Beach Great location for the wet suit bandits on there long boards who family beach goers that like less of a crowd. Limited parking along the sea wall, so might have to walk a little depending when you get there. Overall Awesome Local
Trail conditions & character
“Fair amount of parking (although there are some leased spaces that you need to avoid AND you must pay any day through midnight!”
“Beautiful Scenic Surfs Up-type Beach Great location for the wet suit bandits on there long boards who family beach goers that like less of a crowd.”
“Small beach with bathrooms and food and ice cream across the street, paid meter parking around $3 per hour”
“The beach is behind a seawall, going from rocky to sandy the further you go towards the sea.”
“and enjoy the quiet charm of this state park.”
Plan your run at North Hampton State Beach
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitenhstateparks.org
- Phone+1 603-227-8710
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–9 pm |
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