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Wildcat Conservation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 575 Google reviews · Running trail in Merrimack, New Hampshire · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Wildcat Conservation Area'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.
Family-friendly hiking spot offering well-maintained trails and views of waterfalls.
What runners say about Wildcat Conservation Area
“I recommend these trails as it is well kept and has great views.”
“It was an absolutely beautiful hike with easy to follow markers.”
“Trails are well marked, just not a ton of parking of it is a really busy day.”
“Great trails by the river, a very easy walk.”
“It’s perfect for dogs and nature lovers.”
Easy, short trail. This was after a period of rain so the falls were very rapid and fierce. I saw some reviews that suggested swimming but I suspect that was summer months when the water would be so fast flowing. Really nice area and well marked trail.
Very nice place to spend outdoors for a few hours. Nice clear marked trails. The rocks were fun to crawl through and climb over. It rained all last night so the falls were raging.
We had a great hike at wildcat falls! We did the falls loop and spent a lot of time scaling the rocks by the river and enjoying the scenery.
Gorgeous trail for many things! I recommend these trails as it is well kept and has great views. Easy walk to the water.
Trail conditions & character
“Cute waterfalls, not very busy and a few benches for those who need breaks.”
“The paths are somewhat marked well and there's very limited parking but the scenery and walk itself makes up for those small flaws.”
“Trails are well marked, just not a ton of parking of it is a really busy day.”
Plan your run at Wildcat Conservation Area
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.
- Websitemerrimackoutdoors.org
- Phone(603) 882-1046
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–6 PM |
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