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Urban Forestry Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 340 Google reviews · Running trail in Portsmouth, New Hampshire · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Urban Forestry Center'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.
Wooded park dotted with picnic tables and featuring walking trails.
What runners say about Urban Forestry Center
“The trails are well-marked and perfect for an easy, scenic walk through the woods.”
“Trails are well marked and there's even some paths that venture off the main trails.”
“We’ve been visiting the Urban Forestry Center in Portsmouth for more than ten years, and it remains one of the most peaceful and enjoyable places to walk and relax.”
“It's also dog-friendly and easy for all ages to enjoy.”
“We like to visit for picnics, a dog walk or just a nice spot to pull over and sit in your car with the windows down on a nice afternoon.”
Great for outdoor and nature walks. Trails will lead you to the Bay. Great during leaf peeping season . Trails kept in good shape. Update: Sunset 🌇 Saturday, January 2021; Even with cold 🥶 temperatures and snow 🌨️ and ice (ice baby!
From the festival of trees to a random walk on a nice day Urban is always a stop for us. We like to visit for picnics, a dog walk or just a nice spot to pull over and sit in your car with the windows down on a nice afternoon. It's a great good place to walk your dogs as long as you leash your pets (says to on the sign!
Nice walk with some less-traveled paths, if you know where to find them. There's one guy who keeps bringing an off-leash, angry pit bull, but otherwise, it's a great place to walk.
We’ve been visiting the Urban Forestry Center in Portsmouth for more than ten years, and it remains one of the most peaceful and enjoyable places to walk and relax.
Trail conditions & character
“We like to visit for picnics, a dog walk or just a nice spot to pull over and sit in your car with the windows down on a nice afternoon.”
“) on the ground, this place is still popular for hiking, cross country skiing and people stopping to view the sunset 🌆.”
“We’ve been visiting the Urban Forestry Center in Portsmouth for more than ten years, and it remains one of the most peaceful and enjoyable places to walk and relax.”
“Some, mostly further along the woods trail, have some up and down, with tree roots and rocks that can be a little treacherous for some people.”
“Trails are well marked and there's even some paths that venture off the main trails.”
Plan your run at Urban Forestry Center
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitenhdfl.dncr.nh.gov
- Phone+1 603-431-6774
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7:30 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7:30 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7:30 am–8 pm |
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