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Quiet, Uncrowded Trails in New Hampshire
New Hampshire has 54 trails with quiet, uncrowded running in this directory, across 33 cities and towns — Manchester, Keene, Nashua, Amherst and 29 more. Room to run intervals without weaving through walkers and bikes.
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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.
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.
North Hampton State Beach
4.7 ★★★★★ 867 reviews
Sandy, rocky, clean beach with swimming and surfing, and a park setting.
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.
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.
Windham Rail Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 397 reviews
Paved recreational route that's great for walking, biking and rollerblading.
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.
Wheelock Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 319 reviews
Tree-filled area hosting baseball and softball fields along with trails and a playground.
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.
Precourt Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 242 reviews
Park offering baseball and soccer, plus a pond, a trail, and a walking area.
Willand Pond
4.5 ★★★★★ 213 reviews
Public green space offering picnic tables and kid-friendly hikes, plus trails and a workout obstacle course.
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.
Nashua River Rail Trail Head
4.7 ★★★★★ 147 reviews
Paved trail through woods and wetlands for hiking and biking, plus rollerblading.
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.
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.
Moore's Falls Conservation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
Park offering hiking trails, some along a river, as well as kid-friendly options.
Musquash Conservation Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
A marked trail system winds through more than 1,000 acres of forested, rolling hills & wetlands.
Sugar River Trail, ORV Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 61 reviews
Scenic trail with views of the river, good for walking, fly fishing and biking.
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.
Blodget Park
4 ★★★★☆ 55 reviews
Small, quiet respite featuring open green space, a nature trail & a brook for fishing.
Salem NH Rail Trail
4.2 ★★★★☆ 34 reviews
Nashua River Rail Trail
4.2 ★★★★☆ 28 reviews
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