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Dog-Friendly Running Trails in New Hampshire
New Hampshire has 102 trails with dogs allowed in this directory, across 47 cities and towns — Concord, Dover, Manchester, Merrimack and 43 more. Trails where dogs are welcome, with leash rules, bags and water still on you.
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Hampton Beach State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 16,749 reviews
Atlantic Ocean swim area with day-rate & metered parking, bathhouses, an RV park & event facilities.
Diana's Baths
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,975 reviews
Flat, 0.6-mi. hike to a scenic group of small waterfalls, rock ledges & pools along Lucy Brook.
Mine Falls Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,342 reviews
Vast, natural riverfront oasis featuring forest trails, sports fields & outdoor activities.
Pawtuckaway State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,275 reviews
Large park featuring lake swimming, scenic boulders, climbing, diverse wildlife & winter sports.
Odiorne Point State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,227 reviews
Oceanside recreation area with 135 acres of trails along the rocky shoreline, plus a science center.
Benson Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,149 reviews
Roomy park featuring forest space with trails plus a playground & small animal farm.
Livingston Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,878 reviews
Park with a running track, baseball diamond, playground, swimming pool & boardwalk around a pond.
Echo Lake State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,515 reviews
118-acre park with a scenic trail circling a lake plus picnicking & swimming options & a bathhouse.
White Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,004 reviews
Clean, well-kept park, also called White Park, with a pond and basketball courts.
North Hampton State Beach
4.7 ★★★★★ 867 reviews
Sandy, rocky, clean beach with swimming and surfing, and a park setting.
Stratham Hill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 752 reviews
Park offering hiking & mountain biking trails, picnic pavilions, baseball fields & a playground.
Wildcat Conservation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 575 reviews
Family-friendly hiking spot offering well-maintained trails and views of waterfalls.
Stark Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 460 reviews
30-acre park with grassy lawns, a gazebo & bronze statue of a celebrated Revolutionary War general.
Swasey Parkway
4.7 ★★★★★ 438 reviews
Picturesque space to picnic, walk, jog or take in the river views, with benches and a dog-free policy.
The Gonic Trails
4.6 ★★★★★ 440 reviews
Laid-back nature preserve featuring marked trails, plus waterfalls and a river.
Colburn Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 434 reviews
Town park with a bandstand & lawn seating featuring seasonal events from concerts to movie nights.
Windham Rail Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 397 reviews
Paved recreational route that's great for walking, biking and rollerblading.
Ashuelot River Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 418 reviews
This 157-acre wooded park features a river & wetlands, plus trails & a paved bike path.
Horse Hill Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 355 reviews
Over 560 acres of elevated terrain & wetlands with trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding.
Chesterfield Gorge Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 351 reviews
State park featuring a kid-friendly, 0.7-mi. hiking trail along a gorge with waterfalls.
Urban Forestry Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 340 reviews
Wooded park dotted with picnic tables and featuring walking trails.
Wheelock Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 319 reviews
Tree-filled area hosting baseball and softball fields along with trails and a playground.
Ahern State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 301 reviews
Peaceful park along the shores of Lake Winnisquam with a sandy beach & trails through woodlands.
Pulpit Rock Conservation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 288 reviews
Nature preserve offering multiple hiking trails of varying difficulty over varied terrain.
Lovewell Pond Yudicky Farm - Conservation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 242 reviews
Network of trails, with a lake and statues in the parklike setting around a pond.
Adams Point WMA
4.8 ★★★★★ 236 reviews
Pet-friendly area featuring hiking trails, rock-strewn beaches and Great Bay views, plus horseshoe-crab sightings.
Monadnock Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 247 reviews
Park offering a public restroom, a playground, a baseball field, and trails.
Precourt Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 242 reviews
Park offering baseball and soccer, plus a pond, a trail, and a walking area.
Manchester Cedar Swamp Preserve (TNC)
4.6 ★★★★★ 220 reviews
A 640-acre protected area featuring hiking routes for all skill levels and rhododendrons.
Black Cap Trail Head
4.8 ★★★★★ 203 reviews
Rocky trail to the summit of a wooded peak with panoramic views.
Willand Pond
4.5 ★★★★★ 213 reviews
Public green space offering picnic tables and kid-friendly hikes, plus trails and a workout obstacle course.
Whitaker Woods
4.8 ★★★★★ 190 reviews
Dog-friendly park offering a ball field, biking trails, a warming house with restrooms & open space.
Oak Hill Hiking Trails
4.7 ★★★★★ 175 reviews
Conservation area with multiple hiking trails leading to a fire tower and various viewpoints.
Willand Pond Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 176 reviews
Scenic area for hiking, swimming, boating and fishing the pond, along with a boat launch and rope course.
George M. Muldoon Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 182 reviews
Recreational park offering football & soccer fields, baseball diamonds & a disc golf course.
Pickering Ponds Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Hiking area featuring trails around a series of 3 ponds with wildlife and a river.
Henderson-Swasey Town Forest
4.5 ★★★★★ 165 reviews
Hiking and biking forest featuring trails for all skill levels.
Salem Town Forest
4.5 ★★★★★ 164 reviews
Dog-friendly park on 200 acres housing beginner & intermediate hiking trails & an information kiosk.
Winant Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 142 reviews
Forested park with a variety of trails, plus interpretive signs with natural & cultural information.
Mink Brook Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 133 reviews
112-acre nature preserve & hiking area with picturesque trails in a tranquil setting.
Piper Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 126 reviews
Hike featuring a climb with rocky peaks and expansive views, plus an old tower.
Piscataquog River Park – George W. Smith Entrance
4.3 ★★★★☆ 143 reviews
Sprawling park on 112 acres of forest and fields along the Piscataquog River with trails and sports fields.
Moody Trails
4.6 ★★★★★ 130 reviews
Recreational space with hiking and biking paths and playground areas, plus scenic views.
Watson Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 132 reviews
City park with picnic areas, sand volleyball courts, a grassy field, and a trail, plus swimming.
Gateway Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 116 reviews
Hiking area featuring trails with varying difficulty levels and scenic views.
Northwood Meadows State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 95 reviews
State park featuring hiking trails and a pond, plus picnic areas.
Greater Goose Pond Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 95 reviews
Wooded park featuring a pond and trails for hiking and biking, plus swimming.
Massabesic Trails
4.8 ★★★★★ 86 reviews
Well-maintained trails for walking, biking, hiking and horseback riding.
Bellamy River Wildlife Management Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 86 reviews
Well-maintained park with wooded, waterfront trails ideal for hikers.
Winnipesaukee River Trail - Northfield
4.3 ★★★★☆ 93 reviews
Paved and unpaved trail following a former railway line and known for its bikeable sections.
Derry Rail Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
Park and explore the paved trail and a grassy area along this route favored for biking, running and walking.
Moore's Falls Conservation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
Park offering hiking trails, some along a river, as well as kid-friendly options.
Boston Lot
4.5 ★★★★★ 86 reviews
Park with peaceful, kid-friendly hiking trails, a lake, and views.
Sewalls Falls Beach Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
Kid- and dog-friendly hiking area popular for its scenic river views.
Dover Community Trail - Watson Road Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
Riverside hiking and biking trail with paved sections and informational exhibits.
Long Hill Memorial Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 81 reviews
Big fenced-in park featuring playground equipment and a dog run, plus basketball and tennis courts.
Hamlin-Eames-Smyth Recreation and Conservation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 75 reviews
Wooded trails (up to 6.7 miles) through forests and wetlands, with lake views and beaver ponds.
Cathedral Ledge Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 72 reviews
Mountain hiking area featuring a bike trail and scenic views, popular in both summer and winter.
Green Hills Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 72 reviews
Wildlife preserve featuring a ridge habitat and hiking trails (a few dog-friendly), plus mountain-bike trails.
Waukewan Highlands Community Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 75 reviews
Park with a trail for hiking and casual walks, plus a pond.
Kendall Pond Conservation Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
Laid-back park with trails and picnic tables, plus a pond and marshy area.
Musquash Conservation Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
A marked trail system winds through more than 1,000 acres of forested, rolling hills & wetlands.
Hooksett Riverwalk Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 68 reviews
Scenic walking path featuring bridges, dog access and river views.
College Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 62 reviews
Nature preserve with hiking and cycling trails through forest terrain.
Mine Falls Trail Head
4.5 ★★★★★ 63 reviews
Loop trail for walking, running and biking near a dam and some falls.
Dover Community Trail - Fisher St. Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 55 reviews
Popular nature trail for walking and biking as well as dog-walking and jogging.
Peirce Island
4.4 ★★★★☆ 56 reviews
Kid-friendly riverfront spot with a playground and an off-leash area for dogs.
Sagamore Creek Headlands
4.5 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
Kid-friendly park providing trails for walking and jogging.
Mast Point Dam Recreation Area
4.4 ★★★★☆ 52 reviews
Peaceful outdoor spot featuring hiking trails, fishing, kayaking, and picnic tables.
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