The Urban Forestry Center offers a network of self-guided trails suitable for walking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Whether you are interested in identifying animal tracks in the snow, learning which shrubs and trees to plant to attract more birds to your backyard, or just interested in becoming a better steward of your land, The Urban Forestry Center has something for you. Throughout the year, the Center offers educational seminars, historical programs, and field trips where all are welcome to learn more about forestry and natural resources. The Urban Forestry Center is run by New Hampshire State Parks in cooperation with the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension, New Hampshire Community Forestry Advisory Council, and the US Forest Service.
The Forest Trail is a two-mile (round-trip) trail which takes visitors through scenic woodland setting, where native wildflowers, birds, and animals can be seen.
The Tree Identification Trail is a self-guided walk that leads visitors through the Center's Mixed Deciduous Forest, Northern Hardwood Forest, Saltmarsh Wetland, Red Pine Plantation, and Blue Spruce Plantation.
The Arboretum Trail is a network of ADA accessible paths that loop around the Arboretum area from the western parking lot. The trails are a 4-5 feet wide with a packed gravel surface.
Hours: Trails: 7:00am-8:00pm every day; Office: 8:00am-4:00pm
For more information visit the Urban Forestry Center website, or contact:
From I-95: take Exit 5 to the Portsmouth Traffic Circle. From the Circle, take the US-1 Bypass South. This will merge into US-1 South. Proceed south for 2 miles and turn left onto Elwyn Road. In 500 feet, take the first left for the Urban Forestry Center.
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