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Salem Town Forest
4.5 ★★★★★ 164 Google reviews · Running trail in Salem, New Hampshire · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Salem 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.
Dog-friendly park on 200 acres housing beginner & intermediate hiking trails & an information kiosk.
What runners say about Salem Town Forest
“There are a lot of trails, benches along the way to sit and rest and it's very clean.”
“It's so beautiful even with the snow the birds lots of animal tracks”
“A nice trail mostly wide and well marked.”
We did 3.65 miles in just under 2 hours. A nice trail mostly wide and well marked. We saw some ducks, geese, frogs, a toad and a chipmunk. Lots of bridges/boardwalks. One area was impassible due to flooding. We made an alternate route around that area and got back on the trail.
Being a guy from Texas on a business trip during a pandemic, this was a wonderful place to get outdoors and walk around. I very much appreciate the work that has gone into creating this area and these trails.
Loved this place. There are a lot of trails, benches along the way to sit and rest and it's very clean. I will be back to walk the rest if the trails. Good fall foliage here too
Nice trails. All marked. Clean. There were people walking with fishing poles so there must be somewhere to go.
Trail conditions & character
“It's so beautiful even with the snow the birds lots of animal tracks”
“Otherwise this is a good trail for hiking or walking with your dog.”
“Plenty of parking at the entrance near the DPW salt shed which has a sign.”
Plan your run at Salem Town Forest
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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitesalemnh.gov
- Phone+1 603-890-2000
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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