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Pulpit Rock
4.7 ★★★★★ 196 Google reviews · Running trail in Bedford, 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 Pulpit Rock'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.
Popular destination featuring a range of trails that are mostly easy to moderate, plus waterfalls and a picturesque rocky area.
What runners say about Pulpit Rock
“Absolutely beautiful scenery with a well kept trail system.”
Such a hidden gem right in Bedford, awesome for kids to trail runners. Well marked trails but an app is helpful to see how they all tie together
Amazing Place to Explore! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Hiked today September 14, 2025 Sunday. Gott & Ravine trail are the best!!!!!
It was a very fun walk with my family. It rained but very enjoyable!!!
It was a perfect Fall day for a hike to the Pulpit. 1st time but I'll be back! The mushroom variety was incredible! As an amateur mycologist, I was a kid in a candy store!
Trail conditions & character
“Absolutely beautiful scenery with a well kept trail system.”
“From the trailhead, it's over ten minutes on Kendall Trail to the rock.”
“The ravine trail and loop through and around the main basin has some challenging areas but is manageable for most outgoung adults and children.”
“Well marked trails but an app is helpful to see how they all tie together”
Plan your run at Pulpit Rock
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
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitetrailspotting.com
- Social Facebook
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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