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Bristol Blake State Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 87 Google reviews · Running trail in Norfolk, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bristol Blake State 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.
Area for bird watching, wildlife photography and family outings, with a pond.
What runners say about Bristol Blake State Reservation
“Beautiful area, I've been here once before but I went in the back way and had no idea this was a no pet (no dog) area until today.”
“It was so nice and peaceful.”
Beautiful area, I've been here once before but I went in the back way and had no idea this was a no pet (no dog) area until today. Its unfortunate but I understand. I just wish somewhere on the Google reviews someone had said "hey don't bring your dogs here" before I went.
Nice walking trails and plenty of areas to tire out the kids!...cool boardwalk area and parking...no swimming but several water areas...
It was so nice and peaceful. The trails are very nice. I was there for 2 hrs. I LOVED IT! Go and experience the place
Excellent spot for wildlife viewing including a large variety of birds. Keep on the lookout for an elderly snapping turtle in the marsh along the boardwalk that leads over the pond. Or enjoy the waterfall at the dam near the old site of the sawmill.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful area, I've been here once before but I went in the back way and had no idea this was a no pet (no dog) area until today.”
“Beautiful area, I've been here once before but I went in the back way and had no idea this was a no pet (no dog) area until today.”
“Keep on the lookout for an elderly snapping turtle in the marsh along the boardwalk that leads over the pond.”
Plan your run at Bristol Blake State Reservation
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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.
- Websitemass.gov
- Phone(508) 528-3140
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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