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Callahan State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 607 Google reviews · Running trail in Framingham, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Callahan State Park'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.
Trails for mountain biking, hiking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, plus 100 acres of field.
What runners say about Callahan State Park
“Not far away from the city, found this beautiful place to unwind.”
“They are well maintained and well marked for the most part.”
“Off leash space for dogs to play (not fenced in) and dog friendly trails.”
Great state park, especially for dog owners. There’s a multitude of trails, some through the woods and some through wide open fields. They are well maintained and well marked for the most part.
Best place around Boston to let your dog roam! Many ponds and streams to keep them (and you) cool. Several trails wind through wooded areas with plenty of shade, and there's a more open meadow area where dogs can run til they drop. For non dog owners, there are also designated trails where dogs must be leashed.
This is an excellent park to walk with your dog and enjoy nature! Plenty of land to walk and trails easy to follow! There is a pound where most of the people bring their dogs to play!
We hiked pipeline trail and looped around to pioneer. It was perfect for my 4 year old and 9 year old who don't get out hiking too much. Its beautiful out now because of all the colors of autumn
Trail conditions & character
“It can be noisy and a little chaotic on days when there are lots of dogs running off leash, but usually they stay together near the pond.”
“Not far away from the city, found this beautiful place to unwind.”
“Easy parking and really lovely but the trails could be better marked.”
“The south side is generally better for winter walks because it is well-traveled, relatively less hilly, and trails are a bit better marked.”
Plan your run at Callahan State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemass.gov
- Phone(508) 653-9641
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–6:30 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–6:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–6:30 PM |
Running trails near Framingham
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Callahan State Park South Entrance
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