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Blackstone Gorge
4.7 ★★★★★ 976 Google reviews · Running trail in Blackstone, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Blackstone Gorge'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.
Park with a hiking trail featuring dramatic views of the river below from the cliffs.
What runners say about Blackstone Gorge
“Tucked away behind a neighborhood, this waterfall viewing area offers a peaceful retreat with ample parking, a picnic table, and a clean, safe environment.”
“Small but gorgeous park with a little boat launch for kayaks and a hiking trail that follows the river for a while.”
“Tucked away behind a neighborhood, this waterfall viewing area offers a peaceful retreat with ample parking, a picnic table, and a clean, safe environment.”
This is a beautiful area. There is a decent size parking lot but didn't find any portable restrooms or otherwise. Nice hikes and lot of rocks. Path along the river gorge is lovely. There is a picnic area and boat access. Quite a lovely place. Not finding any restrooms was the only downside.
We took our 9 yr old grandson, 4 yr old twin granddaughters, and our Jack Russell and had a blast! The area is beautiful. The kids loved sticking their hands in the water and climbing on the rocks. The only negative is that at certain points the trail is not marked well.
Open parking lot, Great trail all around. The path along the river is a little hard take your time on the path, be careful at the high rock 🪨 spot to get some good views. Loops around to a quiet area of the river. Many trails go in different places. Great condition, great views, not crowded
Took my 2 dogs here for the first time today. Beautiful scenery and sounds, the water is very relaxing. Trails are well-kept and you can choose the type of terrain you want. Very quiet and peaceful.
Trail conditions & character
“Tucked away behind a neighborhood, this waterfall viewing area offers a peaceful retreat with ample parking, a picnic table, and a clean, safe environment.”
“Tucked away behind a neighborhood, this waterfall viewing area offers a peaceful retreat with ample parking, a picnic table, and a clean, safe environment.”
“Some really great visas, and it was very "doable," though at some points very rocky going.”
“There is a decent size parking lot but didn't find any portable restrooms or otherwise.”
“Tucked away behind a neighborhood, this waterfall viewing area offers a peaceful retreat with ample parking, a picnic table, and a clean, safe environment.”
Plan your run at Blackstone Gorge
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Phone(508) 278-7604
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–6 PM |
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