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Carlstrom Memorial Forest
4.5 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Running trail in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Carlstrom Memorial Forest'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.
Dog-friendly, woodland area of hiking trails and a brook, plus painted rocks.
What runners say about Carlstrom Memorial Forest
“Nice work out ,plus quality time on well kept trails .”
“Only 5 or 6 cars can park there but its a hidden gem of Shrewsbury with cute little forest trails near my home with beautiful trees and streams and very easy to hike.”
“Yellow trail has a decline and red trail is a incline; the way I went: Trees are pretty well marked; did see green and orange mark trees as well( not on trail map though)”
“I recommend this forest if you want a nice peaceful jaunt in the woods, only the distant traffic sounds from Rt.”
“Thanks again to the people and organization who is maintaining these nice trails which are well marked and easy for all ages.”
Parking lot is REALLY small. Maybe 3 cars can fit. I took the yellow trail, which went to the blue: took a right then hit the red trail. Went in a big circle. 1.3 miles ish. Saw many wildlife. Very peaceful.
Limited parking .. that’s the only downside. However, that is obvious, given the place is right in the middle of the town. If you don’t have a map, you even won’t notice it. Thanks again to the people and organization who is maintaining these nice trails which are well marked and easy for all ages.
An amazing magical fairy trail. Great place to go admire other people’s dogs if you don’t have one yourself, there are always cute dogs there. So many cute spots to explore! The red trail is a favourite of mine.
Carlstrom Forest is a nice spot to walk in the town of Shrewsbury. There is about 5 trails that go through the woods here and you can make a loop like I did when I visited. The parking area on Gulf Street is small but there is overflow parking allowed along nearby Wheelock Street.
Trail conditions & character
“We seemed to be the only ones there at 1pm on a Monday, mid-August, so we were able to use one of 2 parking spots available.”
“Great place to go admire other people’s dogs if you don’t have one yourself, there are always cute dogs there.”
“Yellow trail has a decline and red trail is a incline; the way I went: Trees are pretty well marked; did see green and orange mark trees as well( not on trail map though)”
“Only 5 or 6 cars can park there but its a hidden gem of Shrewsbury with cute little forest trails near my home with beautiful trees and streams and very easy to hike.”
“I recommend this forest if you want a nice peaceful jaunt in the woods, only the distant traffic sounds from Rt.”
Plan your run at Carlstrom Memorial Forest
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- Websitenewenglandforestry.org
- Phone+1 978-952-6856
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