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Trail Running in Massachusetts
Go trail running in Massachusetts with curated guides of the best trail runs across the region. With over 97 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in Massachusetts.
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Trail Running Destinations in Massachusetts
7 routes
Cape Cod
Trail Running Routes in Massachusetts
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
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
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
The Geology Trail at Whipple Hill
A short run yields superb views across Boston
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 3.9 km
- Ascent
- 88 m
- Descent
- 88 m