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Belle Isle Marsh Reservation
4.5 ★★★★★ 578 Google reviews · Running trail in Boston, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Belle Isle Marsh Reservation's 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.
Salt marsh preserve featuring a 28-acre park offering benches, paths & an observation tower.
What runners say about Belle Isle Marsh Reservation
“Beautiful at sunset, covered with snow and wildlife tracks, haunted by the cries of geese as they land.”
Went there over Thanksgiving - such a vast place, as if you're in another world from Boston downtown. It was cold, humid, and windy (so need to be careful of quick lose of power for your cell phone).
A lovely place to stroll. The salt-water marsh is completely different terrain than just a few miles away. It's a nice place to go for a walk and spot wildlife.
Nice 45-minute walk around the salt marsh. Interesting place, enjoyed the views and the tower. Nice views of Boston skyline and Logan takeoffs.
Beautiful marsh reservation with walking paths and trails. 🍁 More nature please! 🌳 🤗
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful at sunset, covered with snow and wildlife tracks, haunted by the cries of geese as they land.”
Plan your run at Belle Isle Marsh Reservation
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemass.gov
- Phone(617) 727-5350
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–5 PM |
Running trails near Boston
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
