Durham River Park

A short loop trail on a narrow path brings you to the shores of the Androscoggin River. The town park includes picnic tables, a canoe launch (looks like it could be a bit tricky to get a canoe in, though!) and a small field. Directions: From the intersection of Route 136 and Route 9 (Newell

Chesley Meadows and Runaround Pond

You can run around on this preserve, but you can’t run around the pond — the trail system just covers ground south of the long, squiggly pond. The loop is roughly a half mile. The nicest part of the easy, wooded trail is at the start, just across the street from the parking area. Here