Ferry Way Trail
Distance:
2.1 Miles / 3.4 kmType:
LoopDifficulty:
EasyTime to Hike:
1 hour, ~5 minutesFeatures:
Surface Type:
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The Ferry Way Trail at the Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Newington, New Hampshire is an easy 2.1-mile loop and out-and-back hike. This is a solid hike close to Portsmouth, NH and is an easy walk - great for families.
The trail starts off at the refuge parking lot and follows an out-and-back section of the trail for just over a half-mile before you reach the loop portion. The loop itself is about 1.1-miles long before returning to the out-and-back section. Follow the loop to reach the edge of the Piscataqua River Bay / Great Bay and then follow the trail back to parking.
The trail was quite muddy in places, so I would suggest waterproof shoes
if you want to do the whole thing during Spring or wetter months.
Wildlife Viewing: I saw turtles, beavers and birds off the side of the trail and picked some fiddleheads to cook later.
Lookout: At the far end of this loop you'll find scenic river views with some
stationary binoculars to get a closer look at the river and the other
side of the bank.
Parking: Parking can be found at the main lot for the Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The parking lot had plenty of space, and a nice building with bathrooms.
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Parking
43.089351, -70.843707 -
Main Trailhead
43.089082, -70.843318 -
Vista point
43.090565, -70.859876
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Pond
43.089946, -70.850516
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Fields along the trail
43.089058, -70.852556
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