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Pinnacle Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 69 Google reviews · Running trail in Hooksett, New Hampshire · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Pinnacle 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.
Park featuring an easy hiking trail around a hill that was climbed and written about by Henry David Thoreau.
What runners say about Pinnacle Park
“There is a spot slightly uphill to the right for photographing the town of Hooksett, particularly the picturesque small-town side, north of the business area.”
Really cool hike, lots of rocks 2 climb on & an easy path or u can take the hard 1, gorgeous view from the top
Plentiful parking, good maps, but watch out for the change of coloring in the trail markers on the trees. There are lots of paths to take depending on your ability level. I like the steep path along the back of the park, alongside the river.
A great short hike! You can easily wind around the trails to get to the summit or to can challenge yourself with some steep rocky trails. The effort is rewarded with some great views. Take a picnic or just R&R.
An awesome place hidden by family neighborhoods. Excellent short hikes with amazing views. If you make it to Indian Seat, you will be in awe.
Trail conditions & character
“There is a spot slightly uphill to the right for photographing the town of Hooksett, particularly the picturesque small-town side, north of the business area.”
“You can easily wind around the trails to get to the summit or to can challenge yourself with some steep rocky trails.”
“There are lots of paths to take depending on your ability level.”
“Plentiful parking, good maps, but watch out for the change of coloring in the trail markers on the trees.”
Plan your run at Pinnacle 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.
- Websitecms3.revize.com
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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