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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.
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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.
Livingston Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,878 reviews
Park with a running track, baseball diamond, playground, swimming pool & boardwalk around a pond.
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.
Urban Forestry Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 340 reviews
Wooded park dotted with picnic tables and featuring walking trails.
Adams Point WMA
4.8 ★★★★★ 236 reviews
Pet-friendly area featuring hiking trails, rock-strewn beaches and Great Bay views, plus horseshoe-crab sightings.
Ponemah Bog
4.7 ★★★★★ 237 reviews
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
A 640-acre protected area featuring hiking routes for all skill levels and rhododendrons.
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.
Pickering Ponds Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Hiking area featuring trails around a series of 3 ponds with wildlife and a river.
Nashua River Rail Trail Head
4.7 ★★★★★ 147 reviews
Paved trail through woods and wetlands for hiking and biking, plus rollerblading.
Piper Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 126 reviews
Hike featuring a climb with rocky peaks and expansive views, plus an old tower.
Granite Town Rail Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
Flat walkway featuring a scaled model of the solar system, plus scenery and wildlife.
Northwood Meadows State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 95 reviews
State park featuring hiking trails and a pond, plus picnic areas.
Massabesic Trails
4.8 ★★★★★ 86 reviews
Well-maintained trails for walking, biking, hiking and horseback riding.
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.
Northern Rail Trail Access
4.8 ★★★★★ 77 reviews
Hard-packed rail trail for walking, cycling and cross-country skiing.
Dover Community Trail - Watson Road Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
Riverside hiking and biking trail with paved sections and informational exhibits.
Kendall Pond Conservation Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
Laid-back park with trails and picnic tables, plus a pond and marshy area.
Pinnacle Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
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
Scenic walking path featuring bridges, dog access and river views.
Bald Ledge Scenic Vista Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
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
Trails along the Merricmack River are maintained for hiking and walking.
Sugar River Trail, ORV Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 61 reviews
Scenic trail with views of the river, good for walking, fly fishing and biking.
Concord - Lake Sunapee Rail Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 13 reviews
Merriam Farm Conservation Area
4 ★★★★☆ 3 reviews
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