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The Gonic Trails
103 Rochester Neck Rd, Rochester, NH 03839, United States
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Na
Review №1

Very pretty... Kinda wish I didnt read the Google reviews ahead of time. We got a little sidetracked.

E
Review №2

A very nice trail. Not very long. Beautiful waterfall view.

Br
Review №3

Well marked trails, great waterfall, and rock formations, had a great time! Several different routes to take.

Na
Review №4

Really nice hike. Try to avoid red trail (smells really bad). Blue trail is short but gets you to the waterfall.

Jo
Review №5

The trails are well kept and fairly easy to walk. having a amazing experience is heaven

Th
Review №6

It was a good trip, trails are not very long, l feel like Im connected to the nature.

Ra
Review №7

A beautiful experience. The trails are well kept and fairly easy to walk.

Je
Review №8

We had a great hike here with our kids. The trails are well marked and were perfect for us.

Da
Review №9

Well-groomed & well-marked trails over mostly flat terrain. The kids enjoy playing on the rocks near the river and falls. Nice parking lot and signs at the trail head.

Sc
Review №10

It was a good trip, trails are not very long, they do make you feel like you are connected to nature. The only thing I find to be an issue is that there is poison ivy, aoong some sides of the trails, which is part of nature and not something that warrants a remedy, but overall, a good time.

Re
Review №11

Took my nephew here yesterday and he loved it! Especially when we got to the water so he could cool off after our hike!

An
Review №12

Great place for some light hiking/mountain biking. If the wind is blowing just right, you can smell the dump next door. Other than that, its a gorgeous little retreat.

Ad
Review №13

Trail is nice well groomed but realize that its sponsored by Waste Management for a reason. Look around Google maps before smelling the neighbors. A mistake I wont make in the future

Do
Review №14

Nice short walk. Water fall on yellow trail was a nice surprise

Sh
Review №15

A nice place to go hiking.

Ni
Review №16

Really nice hiking for our 1st trail of the season. Muddy is to be expected in Sprng, but even my hiking boots werent enough at a couple points. Maybe boards could be put down in a couple bad spots. The red trail had a steep area, but many lovely spots. Family enjoyed it!

Da
Review №17

Gonic Trails is a great place to walk and go into the water by the falls; my dog loves it!

Yv
Review №18

Easy to follow, wide trails.

Ge
Review №19

A nice easy hike and the waterfall is nice.

Al
Review №20

My 1st time an its was easy access an a nice variety of fish to catch an scenery was great

J
Review №21

Easy. Well groomed/marked trails. Kid/dog friendly.

An
Review №22

Great family time with my daughter and granddaughter....other people on the trail kept safe distances AND when my phone fell out of my pocket, the people that found it actually called my last call, which was my daughter that I was walking with....and returned my phone!!!! Sooo very grateful to these people!!!

Ba
Review №23

Nice place to hike with easy trails if you only have a couple of hours

Sc
Review №24

Pleasant hiking trails, well defined with rivers cutting through it

Sa
Review №25

Well marked trails and a trash can for dog waste. As a dog owner, please keep them on leash as there are a ton of kids and elderly that love these paths.For COVID-19, the city put up No Parking signs along each side for a good quarter mile, so be sure to get there early.

Jo
Review №26

A wonderful, short hiking loop. Not too technical, great for beginners or families with kids!

Be
Review №27

Great little hike

ml
Review №28

A bit icy but still a nice Winter Stroll. Conditions as of 1/26/2020.

Ca
Review №29

Such a beautiful area.

Ad
Review №30

An unassuming parking area off a busy road quickly opens up to a place that feels a world away, complete with waterfalls and swimming holes.

Ci
Review №31

Great little hidden gem. Short easy hike on the blue trail that leads to some beautiful falls. Brought the pup!

Mi
Review №32

So pretty here a its so clean and no strange smells from the dump. You wouldnt even know you were by a dump

Th
Review №33

Easy hike little waterfall

Da
Review №34

Beautiful place but many tree roots to trip over

Da
Review №35

The trail along the water is iced over, and very slippery. The other trails areas were either flooded, or slushy ‘tis the season. What I didn’t like, was all the dog poop people left along the trails. It is a nice easy walking trail, when the weather permits.

Ti
Review №36

The Gonic trails is a great place to go. My family and I have been going there for years and we love it. Its beautiful and peaceful and an easy walk.

Em
Review №37

Very pretty and short walks! Dog owners - note that a lot of people bring their dogs here off leash and cant control them. If your dog is antisocial, youll probably run into problems. If youre someone who lets your dog off leash and doesnt have them under complete voice control - shame on you!

Al
Review №38

This is where my happily ever after began! Not to mention the well maintained trails, first, and refreshing stream with beautiful mini waterfalls!

Pa
Review №39

Beautiful area. Easy walk for the kids.

Fr
Review №40

The Gonic trails are always good for a short walk in the woods. I love it.

Ch
Review №41

I absolutely love this trail. My husband and two dogs walk it frequently. My only complaint is even though the rules state dogs must be leashed, many people think they are above this and let their dogs off leash. Dont ruin this trail for everyone- please leash your dogs.

Er
Review №42

Trails need a little maintenance and more markers. Other than that its a nice place.

Sh
Review №43

It has a variety of trails waterfalls and ponds

Gr
Review №44

The trails are well marked and offer a few similar ways to approach the falls. The falls sits near some large boulders which offer several viewing points from above and below. The water is muddy with a foamy character.Overall good but not great, since their is only one site of interest in the area which is the falls.

Dr
Review №45

Great place to walk a dog. The waterfall and the cool river water is wonderful. Trails offer some challenge.

Me
Review №46

Love this place we go all the time

Sh
Review №47

Really flooded in the spring beautiful.

mi
Review №48

Hike bike walk camp multi use

Ch
Review №49

Nice trail. Didnt know by Gonic had waterfalls

Je
Review №50

Beautiful

Me
Review №51

Beautiful scenic trails, double falls are gorgeous and water was nice to swim in if youre strong. I was able to get up to one of the falls.

Lo
Review №52

Beautiful easy hike

gr
Review №53

Visit the waterfall its not huge but very beautiful

fu
Review №54

This place is so cool for being a local spot. Take the yellow trail and you have to see the waterfall

Ka
Review №55

Nice little hiking area with beautiful scenery

Ri
Review №56

Easy trail to a nice waterfall. Looks like you could swim on warmer weather below the falls. Fair amount of parking. Easy access.

El
Review №57

Great place to hike, small river as you walk down the train, different levels of difficulties as well its a wonderful place to take the family on a hot day to swim and or just walk in the shade, dog friendly as well.

Ma
Review №58

Love walking here with my pup.

Na
Review №59

Nice little hiking area that is conveniently close to Rochester. goes back to the river and wanders around. Trails are easy to follow.

Su
Review №60

Nice trails. I am new to hiking and it was perfect. Very beautiful. My 5 year old enjoyed it as well. They have maps at the front for you to use.

Br
Review №61

Really nice place to walk!

Ju
Review №62

Great hike to a beautiful waterfall.

Br
Review №63

Short network of well managed trails. Easy hiking, easy to moderate for biking. Been many times and could only smell the landfill once, but it did ruin the experience on the stinky day. If the wind is coming out of the south/east on a warm day (which is rare), go somewhere else.

To
Review №64

Great spot that I never even knew was here...happened to stumbke upon it while out geocaching

An
Review №65

Great place for short walk, nice view of waterfall.

ju
Review №66

Nice easy short walk.

La
Review №67

About 15 min in 15 min out small and pleasant little waterfall at the end.

Do
Review №68

It is great hiking and the scenic views of the water falls are beautiful!!! Great fishing too!!

Ra
Review №69

Visited with my three young kids. Met a wonderful person walking her dog. It was our first time there. She showed us some great views and was very friendly to the kids.

Tr
Review №70

Nice nature walk to get away brings you right next to a river. Nice little spot to take a dog for a little walk. The are multiple different trails in and out but have no fear you cant get lost. Good times for all ages

Do
Review №71

Very nice trails easy to find and walk.

Je
Review №72

Pet friendly easy walk fun times

Aa
Review №73

Lots of fun, you can swim in the waterfall

Sh
Review №74

Awesome place to go...love it

Mo
Review №75

The trail hike is easy enough for non-hikers and takes you to Lockes Falls. The trail is marked but we crossed trails from blue to yellow & finally returned on the red trail. The whole loop was about a mile. Google maps does not have the trail maps, so its better to take a close up picture of the trail map at the parking spot.

Sk
Review №76

Great relaxing area near Rochester

Ve
Review №77

Tiny waterfall located about a mile from parking area. If you have plans to take a small break, it is worth the walk.

Ke
Review №78

Absolutely gorgeous hiking area! We enjoyed visiting thoroughly! The falls were fun to see

Sa
Review №79

It was a great time. A little shorter than expected. The falls were very nice. Trail was clean and well marked. It is rated as easy which is correct

Ma
Review №80

Nice spot to mtb for a quick rip. 10 to 15 mi of trail before you run out or do too much doubling back. Some tech and some fast twisty trails, decent elevation changes. Double track loops through the upper section. Also has some good fishing spots.

Pa
Review №81

Loved it. Easy trails, as well as more challenging. Well kept trails, beautiful double water falls to admire.

Ru
Review №82

Take the FALLS trail for a quick swim! Maybe 10 minutes from the parking lot. Great fishing!

Jo
Review №83

Best local nature walk

Pa
Review №84

Its always beautiful and kept clean. A great place to go on a beautiful day!

No
Review №85

There is a big variety of hiking trails to choose from the area is very well maintained and suprisingly clean and free of debris and no garbage that we have seen and we frequently visit there with our grandchildren... Dogs are allowed and the people we meet are always courtous and friendly...There is a small waterfal and the views are wonderful...It has been a safe and pleasent experience everytime we go there...Hoghly recomended 5 stars for sure...

Be
Review №86

Beautiful.

Sc
Review №87

A nice calming walk

Be
Review №88

Nice trails, but can be busy and almost no one obeys the leash rules.

He
Review №89

Beautiful trails! There are two parking lots that are at each end of the trail. Waterfall there is so lovely

Ji
Review №90

Love this area for hiking, great scenery and good access for parking plus pretty clearly marked trails.

Bo
Review №91

Quick easy trail with some roots and rocks. About 1 mile loop.

Ma
Review №92

Mostly clean and safe. There was some broken glass and a few cans. As far as the water it is the Cocheco River.

He
Review №93

Excellent walk! Made you forget that WM is nearby!

Jo
Review №94

Great trails. I enjoy it every time. Love this place. Remember bug spray!

Ne
Review №95

Pretty and convenient and dog friendly!

Pa
Review №96

Good variety of trails from easy to intermediate. Good catch and release also. Dog and kid friendly.

Ka
Review №97

Water smells. Not worth to visit, if u drive more than 1 hr to see only this.

Ka
Review №98

Super clean and well cared for trail. Would definitely hike again.

Lo
Review №99

Its ok, convenient

Ka
Review №100

Surprisingly nice walk

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  • Address:103 Rochester Neck Rd, Rochester, NH 03839, United States
  • Site:http://rochesternh.net/
  • Phone:+1 603-332-4120
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Park
  • Hiking area
Working hours
  • Monday:7am–6pm
  • Tuesday:7am–6pm
  • Wednesday:7am–6pm
  • Thursday:7am–6pm
  • Friday:7am–6pm
  • Saturday:7am–6pm
  • Sunday:7am–6pm
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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