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Coalmine Brook and East-West Trailheads
4.3 ★★★★☆ 18 Google reviews · Running trail in Worcester, Massachusetts · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Coalmine Brook and East-West Trailheads yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
What runners say about Coalmine Brook and East-West Trailheads
This trailhead is the start of a grand cross-city adventure which I undertook as part of my exploration of local green spaces. In small bits this can be a 1 mile round trip, multiple miles, up to 14 miles one way across the city linking many parks and recreation areas.
I enjoyed my adventure on the Eastern part of the trail, but got confused at the intersections on city streets a few times. Better markings on the sidewalks would help.
Very short back trail and little shade in the park. Otherwise, paved paths are perfect for younger kids with scooters. New playground with all the latest toys and safety features. For adults, there's a nice, basic "gym" area, shaded, and good for circuit workouts with instructions on use and target muscle groups.
A few weekends ago, I completed the shorter segment of the East-West Trail that went from the top of Lake Quinsig to Bell Pond. The path brings you by Green Hill Park, the golf course, and the Coal Mine Brook. It was about 3.
Plan your run at Coalmine Brook and East-West Trailheads
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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.
- Websiteparkspirit.org
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