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Brook Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Running trail in Portland, Maine · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Brook Trail'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.

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What runners say about Brook Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (28 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Beautiful places to share good moments.”

Free. Only a few spots to park, more parking close by and across the cove. I can usually find a spot. My favorite place to park when I want to go to Back Cove (5K loop)to walk/jog/run or chill! 😊

★★★★★ — Dawn , Mar 2021

Small parking lot with maybe 15 spots. Provides access to the nearby park system as well as the paved waterfront path with views of downtown. Pretty popular spot so parking may be tough during peak times.

★★★★★ — Jacob , Aug 2023

Water view, unpaved wide trail and small parking lot behind Payson Park

★★★★★ — D , Jul 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 28 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“Provides access to the nearby park system as well as the paved waterfront path with views of downtown.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“Water view, unpaved wide trail and small parking lot behind Payson Park”

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Plan your run at Brook Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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 — reported by runners
  • Phone+1 207-844-0114

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 Brook Trail

814-832 Baxter Blvd, Portland, ME 04103

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Running trails near Portland

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Bayside Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 81 reviews

Portland, ME

100 miPavedLitScenic

under a mile away

Back Cove Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 27 reviews

Portland, ME

100 miLoopPavedScenic

under a mile away

Canco Woods Trails

5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews

Portland, ME

100 miDog-friendly

under a mile away

Back Cove Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 169 reviews

Portland, ME

100 miLoopPavedScenic

Large park featuring a 3.5-mile, waterfront loop trail for jogging & biking, plus open green space.

under a mile away

Portland Trails

4.6 ★★★★★ 38 reviews

Portland, ME

100 mi

under a mile away

Eastern Promenade Midslope Trail

5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews

Portland, ME

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1.2 miles away

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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.