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Pond Parish
4.7 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Running trail in Amherst, New Hampshire · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Pond Parish'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 Pond Parish
“Lots of trails to explore, and there were some beautiful marsh views.”
“Only hiked a small portion of the trail, but it was quiet and enjoyable for the most part.”
“Nice easy trail loop for a light hike or dog walk.”
Great area to hike, fun observatory platform and beaver dam to check out! The only thing was maps brought us to a private development to try to enter the trail. Luckily, we ended up finding a parking area on spring road to enter the trail!
Pretty easy hike. Not very pretty in the winter with no snow on the ground. Lots of mud. However there is a lookout to a pond which might be nice in spring or summer.
I live on this trail and love to walk the loop and enjoy the changing seasons
Only hiked a small portion of the trail, but it was quiet and enjoyable for the most part. However, the directions lead to “private” road into a recently built housing development, and there is no parking lot... we parked on the side of the road next to a trail entrance.
Trail conditions & character
“Lots of trails to explore, and there were some beautiful marsh views.”
“I live on this trail and love to walk the loop and enjoy the changing seasons”
“However, the directions lead to “private” road into a recently built housing development, and there is no parking lot.”
“Nice easy trail loop for a light hike or dog walk.”
“Only hiked a small portion of the trail, but it was quiet and enjoyable for the most part.”
“Take time to sit on boardwalk and wait for the main reason you are here.”
Plan your run at Pond Parish
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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.
- Websiteamherstnh.gov
- Phone+1 603-673-6248
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