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We checked all around and could find no detailed list of the many places to cross country ski in the Seacoast Region. Here’s what we discovered after a day of telephone calling. Most locations are summer trails on state and town park areas, but there are some real scenic surprises. Most trails are not groomed, but most are free. (With thanks to Portsmouth Rent-n-Ride)

Adams Point, Durham, NH
Wonderfully scenic area on Great Bay near Jackson Labs between Newmarket and Durham centers.
Applecrest Farm, North Hampton, NH
One of only on-site rental areas we could find in the region.
Rentals available. Six miles of trails. Day fee $7 adults,$2 kids 11 and under. Rentals additional. 133 Exeter Road (Rt. 88) Hampton Falls, NH 03844 - (603) 926-3721 .
Bellamy Park, Dover, NH
Bellamy Road. Just a big open area good for beginners. Dover Parks & Rec. (603) 516-6401.
Brentwood Reclamation Land Site, Brenwood, NH
Pine Road, next to Seacoast Lumber, Brentwood, NH Miles of trails through what was a gravel pit. State has built ponds and trails
College Woods, Durham, NH
A favorite place for University of NH students and Durhamites alike off Main Street near the Field House
Exeter Academy Woods, Exeter, NH
Drinkwater Road, Blue and red trails. Open to public and owned by Phillips Exeter Academy
Fort Foster, Kittery, ME
Popular with Kittery residents around old fort area.Pochantas Road, Kittery Pointm, run by Parks and Rec (207) 439-3800
Golf Courses
The ones we called said they were private and did not allow xc, though a lot of people we know travel through their local country clubs in winter.
Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Newington, NH
Pease Tradeport. Main Gate. Take a right for many miles following signs. Peverly Point Trail and Ferry Way Trail Short trails in the woods along the bay with beaver pond. (603) 431-7511
Kingman Farms, Durham, NH
We found this listed as mountain bike trail, but we’re told it’s great for xc in winter. UNH Cooperative Extension at (207) 749-1565
Laudholm Farms, Wells, ME
A truly wonderful and little known salt water farm along the sea with trails, connected to the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve area owned by Laudholm Trust. Off US Route 1. (207) 646-1555.
Mt. Agamenticus State Park, York, ME
For the snowshoers and experts mostly. Highest peak in the Seacoast managed by the Town of York with trails.
The Oaklands, Exeter, NH
Henderson-Swayzee area, between Exeter and Newfields, owned by the towns, but also allows snowmobiles, so not as good for xc.
Odiorne Point State Park, Rye, NH
The most popular spot for Seacoast area residents with trails along the Atlantic Ocean. Historic sites.
Onway Lake Family Resort, Raymond, NH
Miles of cross country ski trails at the only local ski resort we could find. Member of XC ski Areas Assoc. Day rate $9 age 7-64. Senior discounts, kids free. Friday - Sunday: 8:00AM - 4:00PM (603) 895-2165
Pawtuckaway,State Park, Northwood, Raymond, NH
The most popular family site in the summer
Pickering Ponds Outdoor Recreation Area, Rochester, NH
Off Pickering Road, Rochester Recreation and Youth services Department (207) 332-4120
Swayzee Parkway, Exeter, NH
People do xc along the Exeter River in the flat area off Main Street. Scenic view of the town across the river.
Urban Forestry Center, Portsmouth, NH
5 ½ miles, arboretum, gardens, salt. Sunup to sundown. NO motorized vehicles. Run by NH Div of Forest and Land at 45 Elwyn Rd, (603) 431-6774
Vaughan Woods, South Berwick, ME
Wonderful but very hilly trail along the Salmon Falls River
Wagon Hill Farm, Durham, NH
The famous wagon on the hill off Route 4 and popular hiking and summer picnicking area managed by the Town of Durham.

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