Bellamy River Wildlife Management Area, Dover

Directions: From Route 108 in Dover (Durham Road), take Spruce Lane east to Back River Road.  Turn right and travel approximately 1 mile.  Turn left on Rabbit Road.  Veer right at the bottom of the hill.  The gate is approximately 75 yards ahead on the left.

Hunting allowed, so be cautious during hunting seasons.

https://www.dover.nh.gov/Assets/government/city-operations/2document/planning/special-projects/Trail/K2Bellamy%20River%20Wildlife%20Management%20Area.pdf

https://wildlife.state.nh.us/maps/wma/bellamy.html

From NH Fish and Game website above - "Located on the west shore of the Bellamy River between Dover and Portsmouth, the areas consist of various land types, vegetative associations and wildlife habitats. Prominent natural features include riverside shoreline, tidal creeks, salt and fresh water wetlands, second growth woodlands, old fields, and fields with a more recent history of agriculture. The property has two small ponds with earthen dams. There are trails for hiking, cross-country skiing, and wildlife watching. Hunting and trapping are permitted."

Bellamy River Wildlife Sanctuary (Audubon), Dover

1.5 miles, two loops

Directions: From Route 4 in Dover, drive 2.5 miles east of the junction with Route 108 and turn onto Back River Road.  After 0.8 mile, take Bayview Road to the right.  At the end of Bayview, just past a stand of mature pines, bear left onto the gravel road and continue through the field to the parking area.

Dogs allowed.  Watch out for poison ivy in trail in summer.

http://www.nhaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/sanctuary-bellamy_river.pdf

http://www.hikenewengland.com/BellamyGen1.php

http://www.hikenewengland.com/BellamyGen2.php

County Farm/Winning Ways Stables, Dover

Directions to County Farm Cocheco River Trail: Take Sixth Street out of Dover past Liberty Mutual.  Turn left on County Farm Cross Road.  Follow County Farm Cross Road a couple of miles to the jail/nursing home complex and park on the north side of the Riverside Rest Home parking lot.  The trail starts at the sign here.  Additional parking is located behind Riverside Rest Home.  To park here, follow George Day Drive and turn right just before the Canoe Launch.

Directions to Winning Ways Stables:  Take Sixth Street out of Dover past Liberty Mutual.  Turn left on County Farm Cross Road.  Follow County Farm Cross Road approximately a mile until you see the horse stable on the right.  Pull in and park at the stable.  Jill and John Murphy ask that you log in at the stable in the book on the bulletin board.  Much of this terrain is wild land.  Watch for woodchuck holes.  Please monitor your children and pets around the riverbank.  The slope is curved under and steep, making climbing out of the river difficult.  Please leash your dogs, collect their waste, and carry it out with you. 

https://www.dover.nh.gov/Assets/government/city-operations/2document/planning/special-projects/Trail/K4County%20Farm%20Cochecho%20River%20Loop%20Trail.pdf