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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.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

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Hampton Beach State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 16,749 reviews

Hampton, NH

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Atlantic Ocean swim area with day-rate & metered parking, bathhouses, an RV park & event facilities.

Diana's Baths

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,975 reviews

Bartlett, NH

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

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

Nashua, NH

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Vast, natural riverfront oasis featuring forest trails, sports fields & outdoor activities.

Pawtuckaway State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,275 reviews

Nottingham, NH

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Large park featuring lake swimming, scenic boulders, climbing, diverse wildlife & winter sports.

Odiorne Point State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,227 reviews

Rye, NH

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Oceanside recreation area with 135 acres of trails along the rocky shoreline, plus a science center.

Benson Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,149 reviews

Hudson, NH

ScenicDog-friendly

Roomy park featuring forest space with trails plus a playground & small animal farm.

Livingston Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,878 reviews

Manchester, NH

1 miLoopMixedShaded

Park with a running track, baseball diamond, playground, swimming pool & boardwalk around a pond.

Echo Lake State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,515 reviews

North Conway, NH

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

118-acre park with a scenic trail circling a lake plus picnicking & swimming options & a bathhouse.

White Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,004 reviews

Concord, NH

LoopPavedLitScenic

Clean, well-kept park, also called White Park, with a pond and basketball courts.

North Hampton State Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ 867 reviews

North Hampton, NH

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Sandy, rocky, clean beach with swimming and surfing, and a park setting.

Stratham Hill Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 752 reviews

Stratham, NH

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Park offering hiking & mountain biking trails, picnic pavilions, baseball fields & a playground.

Wildcat Conservation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 575 reviews

Merrimack, NH

ScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly hiking spot offering well-maintained trails and views of waterfalls.

Rochester Common

4.2 ★★★★☆ 586 reviews

Rochester, NH

ScenicDog-friendly

Stark Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 460 reviews

Manchester, NH

ScenicDog-friendly

30-acre park with grassy lawns, a gazebo & bronze statue of a celebrated Revolutionary War general.

Swasey Parkway

4.7 ★★★★★ 438 reviews

Exeter, NH

ScenicDog-friendly

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

Rochester, NH

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Laid-back nature preserve featuring marked trails, plus waterfalls and a river.

Silver Lake State Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 492 reviews

Hollis, NH

ScenicDog-friendly

Colburn Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 434 reviews

Lebanon, NH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Town park with a bandstand & lawn seating featuring seasonal events from concerts to movie nights.

Windham Rail Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 397 reviews

Windham, NH

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Paved recreational route that's great for walking, biking and rollerblading.

Ashuelot River Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 418 reviews

Keene, NH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

This 157-acre wooded park features a river & wetlands, plus trails & a paved bike path.

Horse Hill Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 355 reviews

Merrimack, NH

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Over 560 acres of elevated terrain & wetlands with trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding.

Chesterfield Gorge Natural Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 351 reviews

Chesterfield, NH

1 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

State park featuring a kid-friendly, 0.7-mi. hiking trail along a gorge with waterfalls.

Urban Forestry Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 340 reviews

Portsmouth, NH

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Wooded park dotted with picnic tables and featuring walking trails.

Wasserman Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 348 reviews

Merrimack, NH

Dog-friendly

Moody Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 325 reviews

Claremont, NH

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Wheelock Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 319 reviews

Keene, NH

Natural surfaceShadedDog-friendly

Tree-filled area hosting baseball and softball fields along with trails and a playground.

Ahern State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 301 reviews

Laconia, NH

ScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful park along the shores of Lake Winnisquam with a sandy beach & trails through woodlands.

Pulpit Rock Conservation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 288 reviews

Bedford, NH

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Nature preserve offering multiple hiking trails of varying difficulty over varied terrain.

Lovewell Pond Yudicky Farm - Conservation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 242 reviews

Nashua, NH

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Network of trails, with a lake and statues in the parklike setting around a pond.

Adams Point WMA

4.8 ★★★★★ 236 reviews

Durham, NH

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Pet-friendly area featuring hiking trails, rock-strewn beaches and Great Bay views, plus horseshoe-crab sightings.

Monadnock Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 247 reviews

Claremont, NH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Park offering a public restroom, a playground, a baseball field, and trails.

Precourt Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 242 reviews

Manchester, NH

Dog-friendly

Park offering baseball and soccer, plus a pond, a trail, and a walking area.

Manchester Cedar Swamp Preserve (TNC)

4.6 ★★★★★ 220 reviews

Manchester, NH

1.8 miLoopMixedLit

A 640-acre protected area featuring hiking routes for all skill levels and rhododendrons.

Black Cap Trail Head

4.8 ★★★★★ 203 reviews

Center Conway, NH

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Rocky trail to the summit of a wooded peak with panoramic views.

Willand Pond

4.5 ★★★★★ 213 reviews

Somersworth, NH

1 miScenicDog-friendly

Public green space offering picnic tables and kid-friendly hikes, plus trails and a workout obstacle course.

Whitaker Woods

4.8 ★★★★★ 190 reviews

North Conway, NH

ScenicDog-friendly

Dog-friendly park offering a ball field, biking trails, a warming house with restrooms & open space.

Bedford Heritage Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 187 reviews

Bedford, NH

ScenicDog-friendly

Oak Hill Hiking Trails

4.7 ★★★★★ 175 reviews

Concord, NH

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Conservation area with multiple hiking trails leading to a fire tower and various viewpoints.

Willand Pond Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 176 reviews

Dover, NH

2 miScenicDog-friendly

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

Pelham, NH

ShadedDog-friendly

Recreational park offering football & soccer fields, baseball diamonds & a disc golf course.

Pickering Ponds Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 162 reviews

Rochester, NH

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Hiking area featuring trails around a series of 3 ponds with wildlife and a river.

Henderson-Swasey Town Forest

4.5 ★★★★★ 165 reviews

Exeter, NH

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Hiking and biking forest featuring trails for all skill levels.

Salem Town Forest

4.5 ★★★★★ 164 reviews

Salem, NH

ScenicDog-friendly

Dog-friendly park on 200 acres housing beginner & intermediate hiking trails & an information kiosk.

Winant Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 142 reviews

Concord, NH

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Forested park with a variety of trails, plus interpretive signs with natural & cultural information.

Mink Brook Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 133 reviews

Hanover, NH

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

112-acre nature preserve & hiking area with picturesque trails in a tranquil setting.

Benedictine Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 135 reviews

Bedford, NH

ScenicDog-friendly

Piper Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 126 reviews

Conway, NH

10.5 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

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

Manchester, NH

1 miLoopPavedScenic

Sprawling park on 112 acres of forest and fields along the Piscataquog River with trails and sports fields.

Moody Trails

4.6 ★★★★★ 130 reviews

Claremont, NH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Recreational space with hiking and biking paths and playground areas, plus scenic views.

Plaistow Town Forest

4.6 ★★★★★ 122 reviews

Plaistow, NH

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Watson Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 132 reviews

Merrimack, NH

LoopShadedLitDog-friendly

City park with picnic areas, sand volleyball courts, a grassy field, and a trail, plus swimming.

Gateway Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 116 reviews

Merrimack, NH

ScenicDog-friendly

Hiking area featuring trails with varying difficulty levels and scenic views.

Northwood Meadows State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 95 reviews

Northwood, NH

ScenicDog-friendly

State park featuring hiking trails and a pond, plus picnic areas.

Greater Goose Pond Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ 95 reviews

Keene, NH

2 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Wooded park featuring a pond and trails for hiking and biking, plus swimming.

Massabesic Trails

4.8 ★★★★★ 86 reviews

Auburn, NH

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Well-maintained trails for walking, biking, hiking and horseback riding.

Northern Rail Trail, Trail Head

4.7 ★★★★★ 86 reviews

Lebanon, NH

17 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Bellamy River Wildlife Management Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 86 reviews

Dover, NH

ScenicDog-friendly

Well-maintained park with wooded, waterfront trails ideal for hikers.

Winnipesaukee River Trail - Northfield

4.3 ★★★★☆ 93 reviews

Northfield, NH

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Paved and unpaved trail following a former railway line and known for its bikeable sections.

Derry Rail Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 83 reviews

Derry, NH

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

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

Litchfield, NH

ScenicDog-friendly

Park offering hiking trails, some along a river, as well as kid-friendly options.

Boston Lot

4.5 ★★★★★ 86 reviews

West Lebanon, NH

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Park with peaceful, kid-friendly hiking trails, a lake, and views.

Sewalls Falls Beach Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 85 reviews

Concord, NH

3 miScenicDog-friendly

Kid- and dog-friendly hiking area popular for its scenic river views.

Dover Community Trail - Watson Road Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 79 reviews

Dover, NH

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Riverside hiking and biking trail with paved sections and informational exhibits.

Long Hill Memorial Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 81 reviews

Dover, NH

Dog-friendly

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

Meredith, NH

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Wooded trails (up to 6.7 miles) through forests and wetlands, with lake views and beaver ponds.

Cathedral Ledge Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 72 reviews

Bartlett, NH

ScenicDog-friendly

Mountain hiking area featuring a bike trail and scenic views, popular in both summer and winter.

Green Hills Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 72 reviews

North Conway, NH

50 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

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

Meredith, NH

ScenicDog-friendly

Park with a trail for hiking and casual walks, plus a pond.

Kendall Pond Conservation Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 74 reviews

Londonderry, NH

Natural surfaceDog-friendly

Laid-back park with trails and picnic tables, plus a pond and marshy area.

Bartell Trail Head

4.7 ★★★★★ 68 reviews

Brookline, NH

ScenicDog-friendly

Musquash Conservation Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 68 reviews

Londonderry, NH

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

A marked trail system winds through more than 1,000 acres of forested, rolling hills & wetlands.

Kaley Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 70 reviews

Milford, NH

Dog-friendly

Hooksett Riverwalk Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 68 reviews

Hooksett, NH

2 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Scenic walking path featuring bridges, dog access and river views.

College Woods

4.7 ★★★★★ 62 reviews

Durham, NH

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Nature preserve with hiking and cycling trails through forest terrain.

Mine Falls Trail Head

4.5 ★★★★★ 63 reviews

Nashua, NH

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Loop trail for walking, running and biking near a dam and some falls.

Foster's Pond Natural Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 59 reviews

Windham, NH

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Dover Community Trail - Fisher St. Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 55 reviews

Dover, NH

LoopPavedShadedLit

Popular nature trail for walking and biking as well as dog-walking and jogging.

Peirce Island

4.4 ★★★★☆ 56 reviews

Portsmouth, NH

Natural surfaceLitScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly riverfront spot with a playground and an off-leash area for dogs.

Walk in the Woods - Stark Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 51 reviews

Manchester, NH

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Sagamore Creek Headlands

4.5 ★★★★★ 51 reviews

Portsmouth, NH

ScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly park providing trails for walking and jogging.

Mast Point Dam Recreation Area

4.4 ★★★★☆ 52 reviews

Somersworth, NH

ScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful outdoor spot featuring hiking trails, fishing, kayaking, and picnic tables.

South Mountain Summit, Pawtuckaway State Park.

4.8 ★★★★★ 42 reviews

Nottingham, NH

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Pond Parish

4.7 ★★★★★ 42 reviews

Amherst, NH

LoopBoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Sewalls Falls Multi-Use Recreation Area

4.3 ★★★★☆ 44 reviews

Concord, NH

ScenicDog-friendly

Batchelder Pond Trails

4.4 ★★★★☆ 42 reviews

Hampton, NH

Dog-friendly

Sweet Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 37 reviews

Durham, NH

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Broadview Farm Conservation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 36 reviews

Derry, NH

ScenicDog-friendly

Riverside Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 34 reviews

Raymond, NH

Dog-friendly

North Side Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 29 reviews

Hampton, NH

LitScenicDog-friendly

Echo Lake Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 29 reviews

North Conway, NH

ScenicDog-friendly

Spalding Park - Hollis Town Forest

4.3 ★★★★☆ 30 reviews

Hollis, NH

40 miDog-friendly

Cooper Cedar Woods

3.9 ★★★★☆ 27 reviews

New Durham, NH

2 miLoopDog-friendly

Bellamy Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 21 reviews

Dover, NH

1.4 miScenicDog-friendly

Merrimack River Greenway Trail

3.7 ★★★★☆ 27 reviews

Concord, NH

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Buck Meadow Recreation Area & Conservation Land

4.6 ★★★★★ 17 reviews

Amherst, NH

Dog-friendly

Middle Mountain Summit, Pawtuckaway State Park.

4.7 ★★★★★ 14 reviews

Nottingham, NH

ScenicDog-friendly

Longmarsh - preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 14 reviews

Durham, NH

MixedDog-friendly

Lower Slade Brook Natural Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 11 reviews

Hanover, NH

ScenicDog-friendly

Albert W. Doolittle Conservation Area

3.7 ★★★★☆ 14 reviews

Derry, NH

LoopDog-friendly

Ponemah Bog trailhead

4.3 ★★★★☆ 12 reviews

Amherst, NH

75 miBoardwalkDog-friendly

Portsmouth Forest Trail

4.3 ★★★★☆ 6 reviews

Portsmouth, NH

Dog-friendly

Black Brook Preserve and Blackbriar Woods Preserve

3 ★★★☆☆ 4 reviews

Goffstown, NH

65 miLoopDog-friendly

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