There Are Endless Scenic Views Along The Sweet Trail In New Hampshire

Getting outside is one of our favorite ways to wind down. And this year we’re making both outdoor adventures and winding down a major priority! Realizing that we need to take more time enjoying the simple things has us searching out, well, the simple things! And that means views, breezes and lots of adventures. To find all of that check out this trail that offers just about everything we need.

The Sweet Trail near Durham offers one of the most peaceful ways to enjoy the New Hampshire outdoors.

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The out-and-back trail is a full 8 miles, but to take in the beauty it’s not necessary to take the entire route. Simply go as far as you’d like and turn back. There’s so much to take in that you certainly won’t miss anything.

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The route begins at Longmarsh Road in Durham and leads to the Great Bay Estuary in Newmarket.

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Your trip will take you through upland forests, freshwater wetlands, and a tidal salt marsh.

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And that means forest and water views all along the way!

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No matter the time of year you’ll find lots of examples of the natural habitat of New Hampshire.

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While many people believe that the best hikes are in the mountains, this route has even better views that are unobstructed and comes with sweeping visibility.

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There are also has no less than 150 rare plant and animal species as well as 55 natural communities. This is a great place to allow little minds to be curious.

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While the full route is long, the endless pond and bay views are certainly worth it!

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The Sweet Trail in Durham is a great place to explore all year. You can learn more about it on alltrails.com. And if you have a furry friend you’d like to bring you’ll appreciate that dogs are allowed as long as they’re kept on a leash.