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Odiorne Point State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,227 Google reviews · Running trail in Rye, New Hampshire · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Odiorne Point State 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.
Oceanside recreation area with 135 acres of trails along the rocky shoreline, plus a science center.
What runners say about Odiorne Point State Park
“The park's natural beauty is breathtaking, with a perfect blend of coastal scenery, lush forests, and well-maintained trails.”
“We started our visit with a scenic walk along the rocky shoreline, where we enjoyed stunning views of the ocean and the nearby Isles of Shoals.”
“We appreciated the diversity of the landscape, from the serene wooded paths to the open grassy areas, which provided a perfect spot for our picnic.”
We had an absolutely wonderful day outing at Odiorne State Park! The park's natural beauty is breathtaking, with a perfect blend of coastal scenery, lush forests, and well-maintained trails.
We enjoyed a day of picture taking and walking amongst the rocks. Beautiful weather. The storm a few weeks ago definitely brought rocks and debris along the shore but the shells were cool amongst the rocks. The area was beautiful.
Great place to take a walk and explore. We walked out on the breakwater too. It cost $4 a person to enter. There is a great playground and restrooms. You'll find a lot of picnic tables.
Odiorne Point State Park is one of our favorite spots in New Hampshire. We’ve been here multiple times over the years and it never disappoints. The views of the ocean are beautiful, the walking trails are peaceful, and the park is always well maintained.
Trail conditions & character
“We started our visit with a scenic walk along the rocky shoreline, where we enjoyed stunning views of the ocean and the nearby Isles of Shoals.”
“We appreciated the diversity of the landscape, from the serene wooded paths to the open grassy areas, which provided a perfect spot for our picnic.”
“We started our visit with a scenic walk along the rocky shoreline, where we enjoyed stunning views of the ocean and the nearby Isles of Shoals.”
“Facilities at Odiorne State Park are excellent, with clean restrooms, ample parking, and picnic areas equipped with tables and grills.”
“The only bad things were that I forgot bug spray and got eaten alive in the woods, and there are no dogs allowed when I take my dog with me everywhere.”
“Facilities at Odiorne State Park are excellent, with clean restrooms, ample parking, and picnic areas equipped with tables and grills.”
Plan your run at Odiorne Point State Park
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+1 603-436-7406
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–7 pm |
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