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Blackstrap trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Running trail in Falmouth, Maine · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Blackstrap trailhead'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.

Natural surfaceOpen 24h

What runners say about Blackstrap trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (25 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Great mountain biking trails for the area. Bust a move and Flow Creek are excellent.

★★★★★ — Marcus , May 2023

Absolutely love this trail system. Great mountain bike single track trails, and hiking trails. Dog friendly, great views, and lots to explore!

★★★★★ — Alex , Jan 2021

Excellent trail. Managed my Maine Trail Builders, and always clean. This is my favorite place for a day ride or a day hike.

★★★★★ — Mitchell , May 2022

Get there early on the weekends if you want a parking spot. Great mountain bike trails.

★★★★★ — John , Aug 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 25 reviews →

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.

🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“Fun spot, if I'm short on time or if it might be muddy I hit hayfield to poplar ridge to bustamove (clockwise) to river flow.”

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Plan your run at Blackstrap trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • Websitefalmouthme.org

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Blackstrap trailhead

108 Hurricane Rd, Falmouth, ME 04105

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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.