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Flat & Fast Running Trails in New Hampshire

New Hampshire has 39 trails with flat, fast terrain in this directory, across 30 cities and towns — Concord, Manchester, Dover, Hooksett and 26 more. Gentle grades for tempo efforts, goal-pace long runs and steady miles.

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.

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.

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.

Purgatory Falls - Lower Falls

4.5 ★★★★★ 411 reviews

Lyndeborough, NH

Natural surfaceScenic

Urban Forestry Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 340 reviews

Portsmouth, NH

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Wooded park dotted with picnic tables and featuring walking trails.

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.

Ponemah Bog

4.7 ★★★★★ 237 reviews

Amherst, NH

75 miLoopBoardwalkScenic

Lush bog area offering a short trail on wooden boards & a variety of birds, wildflowers & plants.

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.

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.

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.

Nashua River Rail Trail Head

4.7 ★★★★★ 147 reviews

Nashua, NH

MixedShadedScenic

Paved trail through woods and wetlands for hiking and biking, plus rollerblading.

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.

Granite Town Rail Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 102 reviews

Milford, NH

2 miNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Flat walkway featuring a scaled model of the solar system, plus scenery and wildlife.

Northwood Meadows State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 95 reviews

Northwood, NH

ScenicDog-friendly

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

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

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.

Northern Rail Trail Access

4.8 ★★★★★ 77 reviews

Lebanon, NH

Crushed gravelScenic

Hard-packed rail trail for walking, cycling and cross-country skiing.

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.

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.

Pinnacle Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 69 reviews

Hooksett, NH

Scenic

Park featuring an easy hiking trail around a hill that was climbed and written about by Henry David Thoreau.

Hooksett Riverwalk Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 68 reviews

Hooksett, NH

2 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

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

Bald Ledge Scenic Vista Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 60 reviews

New Hampton, NH

4 miLoopScenic

Simple trail through the woods that leads to an overlook with lovely views of 4 lakes and mountains.

Les Clark Nature Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 59 reviews

Concord, NH

Natural surfaceScenic

Trails along the Merricmack River are maintained for hiking and walking.

Sugar River Trail, ORV Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 61 reviews

Claremont, NH

Scenic

Scenic trail with views of the river, good for walking, fly fishing and biking.

Rockingham Recreational Trail Portsmouth Branch

4.7 ★★★★★ 23 reviews

Newmarket, NH

Mixed

Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook

4.6 ★★★★★ 21 reviews

Meredith, NH

MixedScenic

Rockingham Rail Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 20 reviews

Manchester, NH

Crushed gravel

Contoocook River Park Trails

4.8 ★★★★★ 13 reviews

Concord, NH

Scenic

Concord - Lake Sunapee Rail Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 13 reviews

Concord, NH

Mount Washington Valley Rec Path Trailhead

5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews

North Conway, NH

Paved

Merriam Farm Conservation Area

4 ★★★★☆ 3 reviews

Pelham, NH

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