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Ferry Way Trail

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Distance:
2.1 Miles / 3.4 km
Type:
Loop
Difficulty:
Easy
Time to Hike:
1 hour, ~5 minutes
Features:
Surface Type:
Dirt
Park:
Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Town:
Newington, New Hampshire
Directions:
43.089351, -70.843707
Added:
May 05, 2019
Updated:
May 05, 2019
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135'

Total Change
318'

Ascent
328'

Descent

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Ferry Way Trail

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.
Explore 39 trails near Newington, NH
  1. Parking

    43.089351, -70.843707
  2. Main Trailhead

    43.089082, -70.843318
  3. Vista point

    43.090565, -70.859876
    Vista point
  4. Pond

    43.089946, -70.850516
    Pond
  5. Fields along the trail

    43.089058, -70.852556
    Fields along the trail
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2.1 miles / 3.4 km

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In Newington, NH

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