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Tucker Brook Town Forest

4.4 ★★★★☆ 40 Google reviews · Running trail in Milford, 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 Tucker Brook 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.

Open 24hScenicTrailhead parkingMile markers

What runners say about Tucker Brook Town Forest

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (40 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Well maintained set of trails in Milford for walking or cycling.”

🪧 well-marked 3 mentions

“Lot of well marked and maintained trails.”

👟 good for all levels 4 mentions

“This is a good easy hike with a little bit of elevation change between the brook and the top of the hill.”

Well marked trail to the falls. It was about .6 miles out and back to the parking area to see the falls.

★★★★☆ — Greg , Jul 2025

So nice. Trails are marked. Maps in the woods as well to let you know where you are vs where you want to be.

★★★★★ — Traveling , Feb 2019

Small water falls with a decent trail network. The waterfalls are on the blue path.

★★★★☆ — Artie , Jul 2020

This is a good easy hike with a little bit of elevation change between the brook and the top of the hill. The difficulty is minimal. The trail is well maintained and the falls are pretty cool. Once you finish here it's only a short drive to Hayward's for ice cream.

★★★★★ — Tim , Sep 2018

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 12 mentions

“Nice trails through the woods along the water which leads to a small, but pretty waterfall”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“6 miles out and back to the parking area to see the falls.”

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📏 Mile markers 3 mentions

“Lot of well marked and maintained trails.”

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Plan your run at Tucker Brook Town Forest

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 — reported by runners
  • Websitemilford.nh.gov
  • Phone(603) 249-0650

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Tucker Brook Town Forest

Beech Trail, Milford, NH 03055

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.