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.
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.
