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Winant Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 142 Google reviews · Running trail in Concord, New Hampshire · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Winant Park'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.
Forested park with a variety of trails, plus interpretive signs with natural & cultural information.
What runners say about Winant Park
“It is your well maintained, marked but basic forest trails.”
“Trails are pretty well marked and a couple good views from the top.”
“I don't think you'll go more than 60' in total elevation so fairly easy walks for everyone.”
I didn't actually hike the trails at Winant park today. I discovered a trail that went to Swope Park and it was 1.6 miles each way. So I hiked that because I was curious. It was very well maintained! Unless somebody is completely color blind to red, it would be almost impossible to get lost on that trail.
A few good short trails with a minor incline. I don't think you'll go more than 60' in total elevation so fairly easy walks for everyone. Trails are pretty well marked and a couple good views from the top. Trails are rocky with many roots in case you have restrictions on terrain.
This is a good area to get out and enjoy the woods. Its convenient to a few neighborhoods and connects behind the Concord hospital. Nice little hikes with some uphill areas, be careful of bikers. Biking here is fun too, a few good downhill spots and a couple technical trails.
Great little hike. Well maintained trail. Have hiked here with my dog's for years. Not to steep and usually very quiet.
Trail conditions & character
“So if you're a mountain bike rider, this area has several miles of windy, tight, technically challenging single track.”
“If you're a dog walker, or just out for a stroll, you'll find several nice broad trails that afford a couple of nice views.”
“There's never anyone here when I go, plenty of parking and the "No Trespassing" signs just come off so polite.”
“Took the new trail backwoods loop was a little rough Overall recommend this as a safe place to hike.”
“If you're a dog walker, or just out for a stroll, you'll find several nice broad trails that afford a couple of nice views.”
“The area gets enough traffic that it's accessible all year round, with fat tire bikes, snowshoes or just walking around.”
“A few good short trails with a minor incline.”
“Trails are pretty well marked and a couple good views from the top.”
Plan your run at Winant Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- 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.
- Websiteconcordnh.gov
- Phone(603) 225-8515
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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