ODIORNE POINT STATE PARK TRAILS:

RYE, NEW HAMPSHIRE

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Last Updated:       February 04, 2025

Length:                 Odiorne Point SP Bike Trail; 0.9 miles

                                Odiorne Point SP Loop Trail; 2.7 mile Loop

                                Odiorne Point SP Bike & Loop Trail; 3.1 mile Loop

Difficulty:             Odiorne Point SP Bike Trail; Easy. Flat paved trail.

                                Odiorne Point SP Trails; Easy. Paved, hard packed dirt, gravel & grass trails. 

Directions:     

To Start from the Odiorne Point Boat Launch parking lot (Fee) [Northern End]; From I-95 take exit 3 to Route 33 east. After a mile turn right on Peverly Hill Rd. Cross Route 1 and continue straight on Elwyn Rd. At the roundabout continue along Route 1A south for 1.2 miles. Parking lot is on your left. You may also park at the Main Entrance parking lot a bit further along Route 1A (Fee).

To Start from the Route 1A Turnout [Southern End]; Continue along Route 1A south for less then a mile. Parking on your left.

Odiorne Point SP borders the Gulf of Maine along its Southern and Eastern Borders and the Piscataque River to the North. A paved Bike Path starts from the Odiorne Point Boat Launch and parallels Ocean Blvd, along the Western Edge of the park, South to Periwinkle Cove. You can then travel North, back along the Odiorne Point SP Trails, which wind through the park and consist of various surfaces. Highlights include the Seacoast Science Center, views of the Gulf of Maine and various Coves, as well as, old WWII Battery's. For more information visit; ODIORNE POINT SP

Odiorne Point SP Bike Path:

Starting from the Odiorne Point Boat Launch parking lot [Northern End]; The parking lot overlooks a salt marsh.

Note; Heading West, the paved trail crosses a bridge over the Piscataqua River and ends. 

Heading East, the paved Odiorne Point SP Bike Path travels alongside Route 1A. Across the road is a large salt marsh. Informational signs along route. Pass by several trails that travel into the park as the trail travels Southeast. Pass by the main entrance road into the park at 0.7 miles. You then come to the Route 1A Turnout at 0.9 miles. Across the sand dune is Periwinkle Cove.

Note; If you continue along Route 1A to the next turnout, across the sand dune is Periwinkle Cove's Sculpture Park. Lots of man made rock cairns. You may also continue South, on-road, along Route 1A (wide shoulder) for a scenic ride.

Odiorne Point SP Trails:

Starting from the Route 1A Turnout [Southern End]; [Re-zeroing Mileage] Head North, along the paved Odiorne Point SP Bike Path, to the main entrance road and turn right, into the park. Head past the Gate House and bear right, past the remains of Battery 204 to a Map Board and parking lot. The Odiorne Point SP Trails begin here, at the Northern End of the parking lot at 0.3 miles. Follow the paved trail South, alongside the parking lot to an intersection and the start of the Gun Mount Loop Trail. Bear right. This narrow, paved Loop takes you out to Odiorne Point and scenic Gulf of Maine views & rocky shore. Picnic area, playground, restrooms and old 155 Gun Mounts. Just before returning to the parking lot, turn right, North, along the hard paced dirt and grass Rabbit Run Path. This will bring you to the SEACOAST SCIENCE CENTER . Follow the narrow, paved trail left, South, back to the Map Board at 0.8 miles. Return back toward the Gate House and bear right along the paved road around Battery 204. Come to a sharp turn and look left to spot the Monument Way Trail. This narrow, hard packed dirt & gravel path travels Northwest, alongside the shoreline. Pass by the Founders Monument (First settlement 1623) at 1.1 miles. Nice views of the Gulf of Maine and a lighthouse. Continue straight, along the Sugar Maple Trail which travels inland to a Y intersection. Bear right, North, along the Battery Seaman Trail and you'll come to Battery Seaman Gun #1 casemate along your left. Impressive, tunnel all the way through. Continue past Battery Seaman Gun #2 Casemate before coming to an *Intersection at 1.5 miles for Frost Point Trail. Head right to another intersection.

Note; Left is the grass & sandy Sagamore Trail. Not great for biking.

Continue straight along Frost Point Loop Trail, which is an open grass trail that brings you to Frost Point Breakwater (stone breakwater that you can walk on) overlooking the Gulf of Maine. Picnic tables. Piscataqua River enters the Gulf of Maine here. Jaffrey Point across the way. Return to the *Intersection and bare right, South, along Frost Point Trail, which travels through the woods and out to the Odiorne Point SP Bike Path at 2 miles. 

Note; Heading right, West, along the Odiorne Point SP Bike Path will return you to the Odiorne Point Boat Launch parking lot for after 2.2 miles [3.1 mile combined Loop].

Note; Heading left, Southeast, along the Odiorne Point SP Bike Path will return you to the Route 1A Turnout for a 2.7 mile Loop.

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