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Rochester Common
4.2 ★★★★☆ 586 Google reviews · Running trail in Rochester, New Hampshire · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Rochester Common'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 Rochester Common
“Beautiful park, well maintained and great place for evening stroll in the neighborhood.”
“Beautiful park, well maintained and great place for evening stroll in the neighborhood.”
Great place for kids to p play and adults to walk and relax. Always well kept and clean. Some unsavory characters around at times...I wouldn't leave my kids alone
Ehh, what can I say? It's a nice park, well maintained, and not to mention a very historical site. Many people use this park to bring their children, dogs, and even just themselves to enjoy a nice day every now and then. It features a trail which encompasses the entirety of the park used for walking and running laps.
I like walking here because it is a third of a mile around, so I know how far I have walked. Also, if it is later in the evening, I feel a little more safe walking in this open public space than walking at, say, a cemetery or some other quieter place.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park, well maintained and great place for evening stroll in the neighborhood.”
“Many people use this park to bring their children, dogs, and even just themselves to enjoy a nice day every now and then.”
Plan your run at Rochester Common
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiterochesternh.gov
- Phone+1 603-332-4124
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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