New Hampshire · Hiking

River Run

River RunPhoto: InAweofGod'sCreation, CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
0.9 mi
round trip
638 ft
climb
52 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Oct
best months

River Run is a short, easy hike in Vaughan Woods State Park in New Hampshire, managed by State Park and Recreation. The route is about 0.85 miles long and is rated easy, with a total elevation gain of about 60 feet. It is an out-and-back trail, roughly 1.7 miles round trip, and the steepest part comes at about 0.65 miles in, with a grade of about 19 percent. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Durham show September highs around 72°F with lows near 50°F, and May highs around 66°F. July is the warmest month, with highs near 81°F. The Bridle Path starts just 0.1 mile away. Across the state line in Maine, the Hemlock Trail, Johnson Land and Shorey Brook Loop are all about 3 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit River Run

    Best months: June–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      32° / 15°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      36° / 16°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      43° / 24°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      55° / 34°

      13 wet

    5. May

      66° / 44°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 53°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      81° / 59°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 57°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 50°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      60° / 39°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      48° / 30°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      38° / 22°

      13 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Durham 2 N, NH, 6.4 mi away at 119 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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