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Plaistow Town Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 122 Google reviews · Running trail in Plaistow, New Hampshire · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Plaistow 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.
What runners say about Plaistow Town Forest
“Some spots were muddy or filled with water but still very beautiful.”
“Nothing to difficult to traverse with a small selection of different well marked trails to choose from.”
I did 5.6 miles in 2.75 hours. What a great trail. It's got wide, well marked trails with roots, rocks and inclines/declines. Lots of large boulders and a few scenic areas that have benches. There's a couple of covered bridges, boardwalks and waterfalls. A few muddy areas but easily maneuverable.
I took the red trail and blue short cut. Good for 4yr Olds and up. He loved it. It was a good experience for him. He wants to go back. This trail is mostly flat with some inclines not to bad. Good starting trails. Of course do not forget bug repellent.
Very nice place to go and walk. Nothing to difficult to traverse with a small selection of different well marked trails to choose from.
Well marked trails and offline download able map. Several loop options.
Trail conditions & character
“If visiting with dogs, be sure to follow the laws and keep your dogs on leash + pick up any waste and dispose of it in the bins at the parking lot.”
“Nothing to difficult to traverse with a small selection of different well marked trails to choose from.”
“Some spots were muddy or filled with water but still very beautiful.”
“It's got wide, well marked trails with roots, rocks and inclines/declines.”
“From an easy 20 minute/1 mile loop with a decent incline area to a 3+ mile loop that doubles on very little of the trail this area has everything to fulfill the hike you want.”
“If visiting with dogs, be sure to follow the laws and keep your dogs on leash + pick up any waste and dispose of it in the bins at the parking lot.”
Plan your run at Plaistow Town Forest
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitetrailspotting.com
- Phone+1 603-382-5200
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8 pm |
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