Bruce Freeman Rail Trail
A beautiful rails-to-trails route beginning in Lowell.
Easy Trail Running
- Distance
- 24 km
- Ascent
- 145 m
- Descent
- 125 m
Trail Running in Boston
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Trail Running Routes in Boston
Blue Hills Skyline Trail: Out-and-Back
Quite a challenging trail run for the outskirts of Boston!
Severe Trail Running
- Distance
- 25 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Harold Parker 5K (Chunky)
Some chunky single track sections pieced together
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 4.9 km
- Ascent
- 62 m
- Descent
- 62 m
Beaver Brook and Rock Meadow Loop
Link together some of Boston's finest green spaces on a single run
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 130 m
- Descent
- 130 m
Boston Harbor Islands World's End Loop
One of Boston's best known natural landmarks is a superb place for a run
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 7.1 km
- Ascent
- 113 m
- Descent
- 113 m
Franklin Park
Run around one of Boston's biggest and best parks, and take in some great views
Easy Trail Running
- Distance
- 5.2 km
- Ascent
- 69 m
- Descent
- 69 m
The Rock Circuit Trail at Middlesex Fells
Explore one of Boston's finest parks and enjoy some great trails
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 6.2 km
- Ascent
- 146 m
- Descent
- 146 m
Arnold Arboretum
A couple of small summits and a variety of flora make this is an excellent running route
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 5.6 km
- Ascent
- 113 m
- Descent
- 113 m