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Scenic Running Trails in New Hampshire
New Hampshire has 142 trails with scenic views in this directory, across 53 cities and towns — Concord, Dover, Keene, Manchester and 49 more. Waterfronts, overlooks and river loops: the trails that get you out of the door.
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Use the filters to narrow these by surface, loop, distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and parking.
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.
Prescott Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,342 reviews
Waterfront municipal park with flower gardens, fountains, walkways & summer performances.
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.
Greeley Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,232 reviews
125-acre riverside park with a bandstand, sports fields, picnic facilities & a community garden.
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.
Twin Bridge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 797 reviews
Public park with a playground, picnic tables, baseball field, and a brook with a walkway.
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.
Arms Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 583 reviews
Tree-lined riverside park along local heritage trail with a footpath, lighting & benches.
Hilton Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 528 reviews
Waterfront green space featuring a play area, fishing dock, boat launch & picnic tables.
Mount Major Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 465 reviews
Rock-scrambling climb to mountain summit offering panoramic vistas and a picnic area.
Robin Hood Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 486 reviews
Recreational park on wooded acreage, offering a swimming pool, sports facilities, trails & a pond.
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.
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.
Ponemah Bog
4.7 ★★★★★ 237 reviews
Lush bog area offering a short trail on wooden boards & a variety of birds, wildflowers & plants.
Monadnock Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 247 reviews
Park offering a public restroom, a playground, a baseball field, and trails.
South Uncanoonuc
4.6 ★★★★★ 233 reviews
Mountain featuring an Incline Trail and a Summit Trail for hikers plus views.
Hood Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 253 reviews
Lakeside park featuring a playground, swing sets and an ice-skating rink, plus a basketball court.
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.
Lockes Hill Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 200 reviews
Popular mountain hiking area offering several marked trails past scenic lookout points, plus views of Lake Winnipesaukee.
Willand Pond
4.5 ★★★★★ 213 reviews
Public green space offering picnic tables and kid-friendly hikes, plus trails and a workout obstacle course.
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.
Otter Brook Lake
4.5 ★★★★★ 203 reviews
Picturesque lakeside park with a large sandy beach, boat ramp & designated swimming area.
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.
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.
Nashua River Rail Trail Head
4.7 ★★★★★ 147 reviews
Paved trail through woods and wetlands for hiking and biking, plus rollerblading.
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.
South Moat Mountain Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 133 reviews
Hiking destination with views at the top including a scramble near the end.
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.
Horatio Colony Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 122 reviews
Serene nature preserve featuring hiking trails, historic sites & scenic observation points.
Belknap Mountain State Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 119 reviews
Forest trails of varying levels of difficulty on a peak, plus scenic overlooks and a lake.
Moat Mountain Mineral Site Trailhead
4.4 ★★★★☆ 124 reviews
Popular hiking area where visitors can gather quartz crystals and other specimens.
Gateway Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 116 reviews
Hiking area featuring trails with varying difficulty levels and scenic views.
Frederic Cutter Merriam Conservation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
Wooded area featuring hiking trails of varying lengths with bridges and water features.
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.
Greater Goose Pond Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 95 reviews
Wooded park featuring a pond and trails for hiking and biking, plus swimming.
Incline Trail Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 93 reviews
Hiking trail following a former railroad bed with summit views, plus swimming access.
Hampton Salt Marsh Conservation Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 92 reviews
Large coastal estuary with salt marshes providing birdwatching opportunities & critical habitat.
Massabesic Trails
4.8 ★★★★★ 86 reviews
Well-maintained trails for walking, biking, hiking and horseback riding.
Mary Blair Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 94 reviews
Park featuring fishing spots, a river and baseball diamonds.
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.
Bellamy Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 87 reviews
Park featuring a disc golf course with multiple obstacles, plus ample parking.
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.
Veterans Memorial Park Merrimack NH
4.4 ★★★★☆ 86 reviews
Relaxed park offering walking paths and picnic spots, along with baseball fields and a playground.
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.
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.
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.
Massabesic Cliffs
4.8 ★★★★★ 67 reviews
Trails, cliffs and boulders by the water's edge for hiking and biking.
Musquash Conservation Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
A marked trail system winds through more than 1,000 acres of forested, rolling hills & wetlands.
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.
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.
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.
Lake Winnisquam Scenic Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
Two-mile trail for walking and cycling, with views of Lake Winnisquam.
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.
True's Ledges Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
Scenic spot for hiking and swimming, featuring pools, rivers and waterfalls.
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.
Folsom Conservation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 48 reviews
Nature preserve offering kid-friendly hiking trails that are bounded on all sides.
Drummer Hill Conservation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 45 reviews
Natural preserve suitable for kids with trails for walking.
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