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Peabody Town Forest
4.2 ★★★★☆ 37 Google reviews · Running trail in Pelham, New Hampshire · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Peabody Town Forest'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.
Well-marked hiking trails and snowshoeing in a park with a woodland setting.
What runners say about Peabody Town Forest
“There are about 3 miles of well-marked forest trails and most are open to snowmobiles.”
There are about 3 miles of well-marked forest trails and most are open to snowmobiles. ATVs are not allowed (and have caused some damage). Perhaps the biggest problem is that you need to cross about 200 feet of power line right-of-way before getting to the main trail system.
The trails are really nice. I love walking my dog here and riding as well. The trails were recently cleaned up. They did an amazing job.
(February 2026) Monday afternoon hike at Peabody Town Forest (Pelham, NH). This is my 10th conservation land visited in Pelham, 1 more to go ! I parked in the lot off Briarwood Road, then yellow trail to the red (clockwise), then yellow to the blue (clockwise) then yellow loop (counterclockwise), then yellow to green…
Had this place all to myself today. The trails are clearly marked and most were mud free. The orange trail had a few spots that were washed out and the red trail had a lot of rocks and fallen branches. I am sure that the muddy area will clear as we get towards summer. There is a parking lot as well.
Trail conditions & character
“There are about 3 miles of well-marked forest trails and most are open to snowmobiles.”
“The red and white trails have the most hills (just a couple), the orange has one big one (I went counter clockwise and I went up the steep).”
“The arrow on top always leads back to the parking area.”
“Most are single-track narrow trails, and some quite winding, so not a place for fast kick and glide.”
Plan your run at Peabody Town Forest
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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 — reported by runners
- Websitepelhamweb.com
- Phone+1 603-635-8233
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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