Oak Hill Hiking Trails
Hiking area
4.7 (173)
292-342 Shaker Rd, Concord, NH 03301
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Historical Concord River Entry With Documented City Trail/Beach ContextNH
(Merr)
By Hidden Swimming Holes Team · Record updated
Background: generated illustration, not a photograph of this location.
Use Concord's Second Street picnic and beach map for the Merrimack. Avoid obsolete railroad directions and an unrelated New Jersey pool match.
Swimming permission unconfirmed
Use current city-map access and legal parking. Do not enter railway property, treat a fishing access as automatic bathing permission or transfer an indoor pool's rules.
Official sources checked:
Water type
Historical Concord River Entry With Documented City Trail/Beach Context
Access
Swimming unconfirmed
Fee
No current Second Street beach admission amount established in the city trail guide; do not import a New Jersey pool's charges.
Best season
Check current city access notices, river conditions and water advisories. No guarded beach operating season or fixed safe-water month established
Nearby towns
Concord
Water body
Merrimack River
Location
Map & Directions
Nearby towns
Concord
Access location not verified
CONCORD, NH
Approximate location based on the nearest town. Confirm the exact spot and access before you go.
Sources & checks
This is a desk-researched listing. A record update or map check does not confirm current swimming permission or water conditions.
- Swimming rules
- Official sources checked . Swimming permission remains unconfirmed.
- Access location not verified
- The recorded location has no completed source check. Confirm the entrance, legal access, and parking before travelling.
- Record updated
- · This is a data update, not a field visit.
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Concord Merrimack
The odd legacy name '(MERR)' refers to a Concord Merrimack River route, not a named indoor pool. The city's Sewalls Falls trail guide corroborates a Second Street parking area serving a picnic area and beach, but it does not establish today's designated swimming permission or a safe river depth.
Use the city map rather than the old railroad instruction
The city guide describes the Second Street access at the bottom of the hill, with the last lot on the left for the picnic area and beach. Follow current signs and mapped paths. Do not revive the archived instruction to cross railroad tracks or assume an old agency ownership label grants access.
Keep the two Sewalls Falls approaches distinct
The guide also describes access from Sewalls Falls Road and a separate Fish and Game recreation area. A restroom at one trail approach does not guarantee facilities at the Second Street beach. The river and its current are not the same as a guarded municipal pool.
Ask about water use before committing to a swim
The city map documents a beach and trail visit; local tourism describes river recreation. Confirm current bathing rules and advisories with Concord, and use the exact legal parking area. The saved New Jersey recreation-center match is unrelated and supplies no photographs, hours, pool equipment or swim permission for this listing.
Check the named destination before travel
Getting There
Use Concord's current Sewalls Falls Park trail map for the Second Street picnic/beach lot and signed paths. Do not follow archived railroad-crossing instructions or a saved New Jersey pool pin.
Quick Navigation
Access Notes
Use Concord's current Sewalls Falls Park trail map for the Second Street picnic/beach lot and signed paths. Do not follow archived railroad-crossing instructions or a saved New Jersey pool pin.
Plan Your Visit
Parking & Access
Confirm the entrance, parking arrangements, and legal access with the land manager. A map pin does not establish a public right of access. Follow posted routes and never block gates or driveways.
Regulations & Fees
Use current city-map access and legal parking. Do not enter railway property, treat a fishing access as automatic bathing permission or transfer an indoor pool's rules. Public park access does not necessarily include permission to swim. Respect private property and posted restrictions.
Seasonality & Flow
Water conditions can change quickly. This listing does not provide a current safety or water-quality assessment. Check official alerts and avoid entering water when conditions or permission are uncertain.
Nearby Facilities
Nearby places from saved public map data, not necessarily facilities at the swimming spot. Confirm access, hours, fees, and amenities with the operator before you drive.
Map data retrieved 2026-06-15
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Frequently Asked Questions About (Merr)
What does the legacy MERR listing refer to?
Its archive describes the Merrimack River in Concord via Second Street. It is not an indoor pool or the saved New Jersey recreation-center match.
Does a current city source support Second Street access?
Yes. Concord's Sewalls Falls trail guide describes the last lot on the left at the bottom of Second Street for a picnic area and beach.
Should we follow the old railroad-crossing instruction?
No. Use current city-map paths and signs. The archived instruction does not establish permission to enter railway property.
Does the city trail guide establish supervised swimming?
No. It documents beach and trail context but not current lifeguard service, designated bathing rules or safe river depth.
Are the Fish and Game restroom and Second Street beach the same place?
They are separate approaches in the guide. Do not assume facilities at one access are present or operating at the other.
Who can help confirm current water-use rules?
Contact Concord's Conservation information at 603-225-8515 and check current city signs and advisories before planning a swim.
Highlights
Cool, refreshing water
Scenic riverbank views
Birdwatching opportunities
Accessible dirt trail
Nearby walking trails
Location & Area Map
Safety Information
Important Safety Tips
- Avoid jumping, diving, natural slides and high or rising flow
- A recreation listing or clear appearance is not a water-quality or depth guarantee
Cultural & Historical Context
Historical Background
Historical directions are retained separately; use current manager instructions for travel.
Photography Guide
Photo Opportunities
Photograph only from currently lawful viewpoints; no exact water-entry photograph is approved here.
Conservation & Ethics
Protect This Place
Follow current manager routes and fire restrictions, respect private parcels and pack out waste.
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At a Glance
Best Time to Visit
Check current city access notices, river conditions and water advisories. No guarded beach operating season or fixed safe-water month established.
Difficulty Level
Use the intended current lawful approach; no surveyed accessible bathing entrance established.
Fee
No current Second Street beach admission amount established in the city trail guide; do not import a New Jersey pool's charges.
Facilities
City trail and picnic/beach access. A restroom described at the separate Fish and Game approach is not guaranteed at the Second Street beach. No lifeguard or changing-room service confirmed.
Activities
City-documented trail, picnic and beach access; river recreation context. Current designated bathing permission at the archived Second Street entry remains unverified.
Phone
603-225-8515
Safety & Access Notice
This information is for general planning only and may be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate. Access rules, closures, water levels, currents, hazards, and legal restrictions can change at any time. Always verify current rules with the land manager or official source before visiting.
You are responsible for your own safety and for following all posted signs, laws, and local regulations. Read the full disclaimer.
Camping Information
No overnight camping permission at the city beach or trail lot established.
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Safety & Access Notice
This information is for general planning only and may be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate. Access rules, closures, water levels, currents, hazards, and legal restrictions can change at any time. Always verify current rules with the land manager or official source before visiting.
- Do not swim where swimming is prohibited, unsafe, or not clearly allowed.
- Follow posted signs, local regulations, closures, and private-property boundaries.
- Assess conditions on site. Water flow, depth, temperature, and underwater hazards change quickly.
- Never jump or dive without personally confirming depth and underwater obstacles.
- Swim with a buddy and consider flotation for weak or non-swimmers.
- Pack out all trash; respect wildlife and fragile environments.
You are responsible for your own safety and for following all posted signs, laws, and local regulations. Read the full disclaimer.
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Joshua Havens
Founder & Editor, Hidden Swimming Holes
Joshua Havens created Hidden Swimming Holes to make it easier for people to find — and safely visit — natural freshwater swimming destinations across the United States. He researches access conditions, water quality resources, and land management rules so you don't have to start from scratch. He holds a strong belief that good outdoor recreation information should be accurate, honest about its limitations, and freely available.
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