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Blackstone river walk

4.3 ★★★★☆ 6 Google reviews · Running trail in South Grafton, Massachusetts · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Blackstone river walk yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

What runners say about Blackstone river walk

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (6 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

So beautiful, and peaceful 😊 I always come here for a walk when it's nice out. You'll see bunnies, ducks, and all kinds of birds along the way!😊

★★★★★ — Shania , Jul 2023

I am so grateful to have this park here!!! I grew up near here and there was never a place to walk and be outside. This makes visiting family so much nicer!

★★★★★ — Shirlee , Mar 2024

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.

Where to find Blackstone river walk

14 Belmont St, South Grafton, MA 01560

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Trail Head

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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 Something out of date?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.