Great trail. Nice little Beaver pond with heron nests. The only dislike is the fact that people…read morewalk their dogs off the leash...How does anyone expect to see nature with the dog running around everywhere? For the safety of their pets and for others, a respect for the preserve would be great!

What a great place to hike! We did 9 miles last Sunday, and had a muddy fun time. The trails are…read morewell marked, and give hours of beginner to intermediate hiking enjoyment. It is mud season, and there are restrictions- ie: during mud season- no mountain bikes, please pick up your dog poop, carry in/carry out. That being said, there's always the few who break the rules. Please, for the love of God, adhere to the rules. If we all do our part, we have a beautiful place in our town to explore. Thank you to those that follow the few easy rules. Great local place for all to get some exercise and catch some sunshine!!

This is a wide, level trail, easy to navigate. I even saw a blind person and her companion walking…read moreon it. You go along a stream, through a culvert, and the woods. Markers show the relative distances between planets. The trail is pretty lengthy. I traversed portions in Milford and Brookline. When the drought is over it will probably be even more scenic with running water. There is free parking and it is right off Route 13.

One of the most random and beautiful finds I've made recently. I was aimlessly walking to pass the…read moretime when I wandered into a quiet neighborhood. Tucked away in a small dirt parking lot was a sign -- Farm open to everyone Curious, I stepped in and found a small Christmas tree farm! There were small, well-kept trails that (imo) felt safe. I spotted a few unique birds and bugs, none of which were intrusive. It was such an unexpected escape. If you live in the area I would definitely recommend taking a scenic walk through this farm/sanctuary!

Easy short walking trails. The trees here are beautiful!…read more A nice getaway from the sidewalks. (No dogs are allowed though.)

First time here today, and perfect spring weather for a stroll after a late afternoon repast at…read moreRepublic Cafe with Deepak S. Except for massive swarms of big flying insects along the length of the river walk. No idea what they were, but had to cover my face at one point. I had brought Hannahbelle along since Deepak is hoping to get a dog at some point in his life. He wanted to practice leash walking and just generally get a dog fix. They hit it off. ;) Not a lot of green space, but some people were playing frisbee in the parking lot. Garbage bins are limited. They have a "bring it in, take it out" philosophy. And please make sure you have baggies to clean up after your dog. They're not supplied. The big draw is being able to walk adjacent to the Merrimack River, as part of the New Hampshire Trail System. It was lovely and calm today, but can be quite dangerous over those big rocks during spring thaw runs. Not unusual that first responders need to rescue people who aren't thinking, or daredevils who underestimate the power of fast moving water. Not all rescues are successful. :( Ample parking, though it is "pay and display", deposit your money at a machine and display the receipt on your car dashboard. Currently $.75/hour with a 10 hour limit, though in other parts of the downtown area, it's only a 2 hour limit. For current rates and durations, see: http://www.manchesternh.gov/Departments/Parking/On-Street-and-Off-Street-Parking

Great place to go for some fresh air and an amazing river view. The paved path leads to the…read moreheritage trail. A great place to reflect (many benches available), walk, run, or bike. This is also the spot of the Manchester July 4th fireworks show.

What a lovely Park dedicated to an American hero…read more The front of the park is an area that has memorials and tributes to Stark, including his family and his grave site. In the back is an extensive walking park. It's a great place to bring your best friend on his or her daily walk. The grounds are actually well kept. As you drive here, you will be moving through Northern Manchester, which as you will find out is a wealthy location with large mansions. I'd recommend stopping at the kitchen restaurant up the road for Italian coffee and great food. The staff there was quite lovely too.

Beautiful park dedicated to the memory of Maj. Gen. John Stark commemorating his military service…read moreand prowess in the Revolutionary War battles of Bennington and Bunker Hill. An elegant life size bronze statue of Stark, sabre drawn, astride his horse is the park focal point, a very moving tribute. Located a short distance away is the Stark Family burial site with a grave stone marking Maj. Gen. Stark's plot. Thank you John Stark for your service America owes you a debt of gratitude.

Super fun park for kids! Big ones and little ones. It was clean and well organized. The park has a…read morevariety of different levels of playground equipment for all ages.

This park is always popin! Great views of the city highly suggest you visit right as the sun is…read moresetting. 4 stars for some of the unsavory characters chillen in there cars in the parking lot. Other than that this is a great place to bring the dogs!

Just a nice place to walk or ride your bike well groomed trails with interesting views of the…read moreforest different rock formations little streams and brooks. Well marked trails with red and yellow systems even have a little camping area caves cliffs that you can climb and explore also you can walk your dog there. Nice place to explore with ample parking nice trails

What a great day!!!! My husband and I ventured out to the…read moreWindham Town Forest for a nice hike with lil Jack! :) It was a little muddy and icy in some spots, but the trails for the most part were very walkable. Took some great photo shots today! There is a rusted piece of machinery that looks like was left behind with difficulty of removal. Very neat to take some vivid photos with. My husband spotted a few platforms that look like are set up for camping ... if that is the case, we are in for some camping in the summer! :) Definitely a place to go for some nice walks ... change it up with Robert Frost Farm and the Windham rail trail! And! please note that it is easy to drive right by this place ... the sign somewhat blends in with the surroundings.

This walkway has some of the most lovely set of views in Lowell. In some places, you wouldn't even…read morerealize you are IN Lowell, it looks so otherworldly. The view from the top of the dam is so quiet and serene and HIGH. It's not a long walkway, and one of the entrances has some construction going on right now, but since it's only open seasonally, it's worth a visit when you can make it. My kids love to watch the little minnows and birds and all the wildlife that lives in the river. Lots of herons, too. For being an old path, it's pretty well maintained and only has room to improve as the city continues to update all the river walks as planned over the years.

This is a nice walkway along the Northern Canal. It's been re-done and is very pretty. The…read moreentrance is on the Mammoth Rd/School St. Bridge. The historic walkway along the Northern Canal island is open when river conditions permit between May 15 and October 15. To find out the daily status if the walkway is open, call the park. It's closed when the water is too high. You can hear traffic and sort of see civilization between a few of the trees, but the foliage is so thick and pretty that it feels like you're in a forest . It's a nice place to go for an urban hike.