Joe Klementovich - Commercial & Editorial Photographer

New England Trail Running Photography

Trail Running in the Wilds of New England

Welcome to this dynamic gallery celebrating the raw, untamed beauty of trail running across New England’s mountain ridges, dense woodlands and open vistas. Here, every stride becomes a story—of wind in the pines, of rock and root underfoot, and of panoramic views that reward persistence.From the steep slopes of the White Mountain National Forest and its rugged ridgelines to the serene expanses of northern woodland trails, the region offers a uniquely challenging and visually rich playground for runners and outdoor enthusiasts alike The images in this collection are crafted both for commercial and editorial use, giving you an immersive look into the motion, grit and serenity of the sport. Whether capturing a lone runner cresting a ridge at dawn, or a group navigating a forest trail in autumn’s blaze, each frame is a celebration of pace, place, and purpose. Trail running here isn’t just exercise—it’s connection. It’s the crunch of leaf-litter beneath trail shoes, deep breaths of pine-scented air, and the shifting light across granite and spruce. From early-morning mist to late-day glow, the terrain invites both endurance and inspiration.

Explore the gallery and immerse yourself in the landscape. These photos are not just snapshots—they’re invitations to feel the pulse of New England’s wild trails, to engage with the rhythm of nature under your feet, and to imagine what it might be like to break into stride where the forest meets the skyline. Whether you’re a runner, an outdoor publisher, a brand seeking evocative imagery, or simply an admirer of wild places and athletic endeavor, this collection provides a visual journey into the heart of trail running in one of America’s most scenic regions.

HUnter Cote running down Airline Trail in the White Mountains of New Hampshire Bridget Freudenberger running towards Mount Clay in the clouds. Trail runners at sunrise near Edmunds Col, White Mountains. Chasing friends at sunrise in the mountains. Looking south towards Mount Washington in the Clouds Checking pace and time up in the mountains early in the morning Running the granite slabs of Whitehorse Hilary McCloy running in the late evening light. Running through the spruce-fir forest in northern New Hampshire Late afternoon trail running WIde open vistas from the Intervales along the Saco River, New Hampshire. Sunrise and headlamps high on Black Cap Descending Red-Ridge Trail Follow the leader in the talus winding through Dixvile Notch Fast paced run through the gravel roads. Hair flying and feet moving along the Swift River Running with a pup always makes it more fun Running above town in Boulder, Colorado. Hydration break on a long fall run in the mountains Out of the foliage and up into the alpine Late Autumn trail running in the White Mountains Granite slabs with a large dose of colorful fall foliage in New Hampshire Clear cold water to cool down trail running photography in the white mountains of New Hampshire Lonely trail runner high in the white mountains Airline trail breaking above the fall foliage in the Northern Presidentials. Technical trail running along the edge of Kastle Ravine Late Spring trail running with a mix of snow and mud. Training day in the lower elevations in a snow squall. Heading up into the Alpine zone during an early spring run After work run in the fields at sunset. Fresh snow flying in the afterwork hours and headlight glow. Dark-thirty for a trail run in December Headlights and moonlight after work runs Feet up in the mountains at sunset Evening light shining for the last miles of a trail run on Black Cap, New Hampshire. Sunshine and some end of the day running. Lovely light on some local single track. Trail running photography Strong running form at the end of the day. Lacing up trail running shoes running on the edge Nicely maintained single track