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Brown Woods
4.4 ★★★★☆ 101 Google reviews · Running trail in Bangor, Maine · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Brown Woods' 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.
Wooded park and scenic trail system that's kid-friendly and popular with dog walkers.
What runners say about Brown Woods
“The trail was very well maintained and there are geochaches for those who are interested.”
“It's a beautiful location and quiet for a nice getaway from the city for half an hour to hour.”
“It's a beautiful location and quiet for a nice getaway from the city for half an hour to hour.”
“Nice easy walking trail, nice for younger children and pets are welcome, not to mention all the native lady slippers”
My family and I go for walks daily and this is a place we go alot. There's a small pond here, never swam in it but pretty seeing all the turtles and fish. There's always an owl out too that we see every walk.
Peaceful, trails are well maintained, it is a nice get away close to town. Not a very long walk but what it has to offer is still very nice.
Our first time going there and it was an awesome experience the trail is very nice a lot of different options and doesn't even seem like you're in the middle of a city while walking through it's very peaceful and I highly recommend this place for a quick getaway and some beautiful wildlife!
Nice, very quiet and peaceful. Trails are about . 6 miles but you can walk the outer loop trail a few times to get more exercise.
Trail conditions & character
“Only disappointing thing was there was a lot of dog poop on the trail.”
“It's a beautiful location and quiet for a nice getaway from the city for half an hour to hour.”
“It's a beautiful location and quiet for a nice getaway from the city for half an hour to hour.”
Plan your run at Brown Woods
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitebangormaine.gov
- Phone(207) 992-4200
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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