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North Side Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Running trail in Hampton, New Hampshire · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from North Side Park'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.
What runners say about North Side Park
“The sunrise was scenic and there were seagulls enjoying the surf looking for food.”
“Quiet Hampton residents only beach.”
I was surprised by the one ⭐ reviews by my fellow Google Maps reviewers. The five ⭐ reviews are accurate about accessibility and the condition of the beach 🏖️. Parking 🅿️ is for residents of the town of Hampton. I have no issues with that especially if it is a town beach and not a state park.
Trail conditions & character
“Clean beach Locals only parking Not a ton of parking People like to bunch up by the entrance but there is plenty of room to spread out if you wanted”
“The sunrise was scenic and there were seagulls enjoying the surf looking for food.”
“There were people in the surf fishing 🎣, a family taking photos and people letting their dogs loose.”
Plan your run at North Side Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitehamptonnh.gov
- Phone+1 603-926-3932
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–9 pm |
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