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Loop Trails (No Backtracking) in New Hampshire
New Hampshire has 58 trails with a loop route in this directory, across 32 cities and towns — Concord, Amherst, Manchester, Exeter and 28 more. Start and finish at the same trailhead: a known distance, no backtracking and no car shuttle.
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Mine Falls Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,342 reviews
Vast, natural riverfront oasis featuring forest trails, sports fields & outdoor activities.
Livingston Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,878 reviews
Park with a running track, baseball diamond, playground, swimming pool & boardwalk around a pond.
White Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,004 reviews
Clean, well-kept park, also called White Park, with a pond and basketball courts.
Stratham Hill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 752 reviews
Park offering hiking & mountain biking trails, picnic pavilions, baseball fields & a playground.
Mount Major Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 465 reviews
Rock-scrambling climb to mountain summit offering panoramic vistas and a picnic area.
The Gonic Trails
4.6 ★★★★★ 440 reviews
Laid-back nature preserve featuring marked trails, plus waterfalls and a river.
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.
Ponemah Bog
4.7 ★★★★★ 237 reviews
Lush bog area offering a short trail on wooden boards & a variety of birds, wildflowers & plants.
South Uncanoonuc
4.6 ★★★★★ 233 reviews
Mountain featuring an Incline Trail and a Summit Trail for hikers plus views.
Manchester Cedar Swamp Preserve (TNC)
4.6 ★★★★★ 220 reviews
A 640-acre protected area featuring hiking routes for all skill levels and rhododendrons.
Lockes Hill Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 200 reviews
Popular mountain hiking area offering several marked trails past scenic lookout points, plus views of Lake Winnipesaukee.
Pulpit Rock
4.7 ★★★★★ 196 reviews
Popular destination featuring a range of trails that are mostly easy to moderate, plus waterfalls and a picturesque rocky area.
Oak Hill Hiking Trails
4.7 ★★★★★ 175 reviews
Conservation area with multiple hiking trails leading to a fire tower and various viewpoints.
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.
Winant Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 142 reviews
Forested park with a variety of trails, plus interpretive signs with natural & cultural information.
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.
Horatio Colony Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 122 reviews
Serene nature preserve featuring hiking trails, historic sites & scenic observation points.
Watson Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 132 reviews
City park with picnic areas, sand volleyball courts, a grassy field, and a trail, plus swimming.
Greater Goose Pond Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 95 reviews
Wooded park featuring a pond and trails for hiking and biking, plus swimming.
Oaklands Town Forest
4.5 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
Wooded area featuring miles of trails that are popular for hiking and mountain biking.
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.
Green Hills Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 72 reviews
Wildlife preserve featuring a ridge habitat and hiking trails (a few dog-friendly), plus mountain-bike trails.
Belknap Range Trails
4.5 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
Kid-friendly hiking area offering various trails, a fire tower, and scenic overlooks.
Hooksett Riverwalk Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 68 reviews
Scenic walking path featuring bridges, dog access and river views.
Mine Falls Trail Head
4.5 ★★★★★ 63 reviews
Loop trail for walking, running and biking near a dam and some falls.
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.
Dover Community Trail - Fisher St. Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 55 reviews
Popular nature trail for walking and biking as well as dog-walking and jogging.
True's Ledges Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
Scenic spot for hiking and swimming, featuring pools, rivers and waterfalls.
Peabody Town Forest
4.2 ★★★★☆ 37 reviews
Well-marked hiking trails and snowshoeing in a park with a woodland setting.
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