When was the last time you got outside? If it was recently, that’s great! If it’s been a while, now is a great time to go exploring. The summer has brought a mix of sun and rain, but that makes for nice days, rushing rivers and lots of green. As we look forward to the rest of the season (and even those beyond!) we’re loving the idea of this route. There are plenty of water views and we can never get enough of those!
The Gonic Trails in Rochester are located on Waste Management land. But don’t let that fool you! This is one of the most beautiful opportunities to hike in the state. And there’s nothing garbage-related here.
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There are three trails here, each marked with a different color to help you make your way around. Look for the blue, red, and yellow markers.
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The Gonic Trails Long Loop is about 4 miles and features that river view that we’re all here for!
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Any of the trails are worth taking and can be joined together with others to form a larger route.
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But if you don’t have all day, simply choose any of them and take a stroll. The land is mostly flat, though the red trail does have an incline.
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But you’ll hardly notice it while taking in the river!
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In the summer things here are bright, green and refreshing.
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And dogs are allowed to visit, too. Just please be mindful of others and keep your dogs leashed or away from fellow explorers.
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This is a great adventure for kids. The river will keep little legs interested in continuing and the payoff at the end is even more fun!
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The yellow trail leads straight to the waterfall, so you’ll want to take that one or another that connects to it.
Stacy Parr / alltrails.com But, whichever route you choose you’ll find beauty, fun and lots of reminders of why we love the Granite State.
You can learn more about The Gonic Trails on alltrails.com. There are three different trails to explore, making this a great place to return to over and over again. You can also follow them on Facebook to keep up with trail closures and other timely information.
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But, whichever route you choose you’ll find beauty, fun and lots of reminders of why we love the Granite State.
Love water views, but aren’t excited about hiking? We’ve got something for that! Stretching 22 miles, U.S. Route 1 offers one of the sweetest and most scenic drives in New Hampshire.
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Address: The Gonic Trails, 103 Rochester Neck Rd, Rochester, NH 03839, USA
