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Bay Circuit Trail Southern Terminus

4.3 ★★★★☆ 36 Google reviews · Running trail in Duxbury, Massachusetts · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Bay Circuit Trail Southern Terminus' own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

What runners say about Bay Circuit Trail Southern Terminus

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (36 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

Gorgeous view! Not much of a hike I would call it a walk. It gets pretty muddy down the road. Not sure if I will go again.

★★★★☆ — Yummytummy , Dec 2021

Duxbury is so fortunate to have this lovely hiking park! Wonderfully maintained trails provide a wholesome hike to Kingston Bay. On shore breezes provides a rich sense of the sea. Rabbits, deer, foxes and more often join you as you hike!

★★★★★ — Alfred , Oct 2020

Good walking trails. Enjoy with my dog. Alot if thorns hanging over trails this time of year.

★★★★☆ — Allan , Nov 2018

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“Lots of high grass and a bit muddy, view of the water is nice but nothing to write home about.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 6 mentions

“Lots of high grass and a bit muddy, view of the water is nice but nothing to write home about.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Great place for dogs and people alike.”

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Plan your run at Bay Circuit Trail Southern Terminus

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitebaycircuit.org
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Where to find Bay Circuit Trail Southern Terminus

100 Loring St, Duxbury, MA 02332

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.