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Colby Phillips Trail

5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Running trail in Hanover, Massachusetts · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Colby Phillips 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.

ScenicTrailhead parking

What runners say about Colby Phillips Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (18 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Fantastic scenic trail with a beautiful picturesque river.”

Beautiful public trail. Tons of free, legal parking on Circuit St. Sometimes Winslow Trucking is illegally parked in the middle of the fire access road but there is still plenty of room to walk around the truck.

★★★★★ — J , Apr 2026

Access to the trails via Circuit Street is serviced by a public way; it’s not private property.

★★★★★ — Jonathan , Apr 2026

Great spot for a nature walk! Free parking on the street is easily accessible!

★★★★★ — Amanda , Apr 2026

Fantastic scenic trail with a beautiful picturesque river. Plenty free roadside parking.

★★★★★ — Mike , Apr 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 18 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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 9 mentions

“Parking right on Main Street into trail makes access very convenient.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“Fantastic scenic trail with a beautiful picturesque river.”

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Plan your run at Colby Phillips Trail

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

Hours

Monday 7 am–7 pm
Tuesday 7 am–7 pm
Wednesday 7 am–7 pm
Thursday 7 am–7 pm
Friday 7 am–7 pm
Saturday 7 am–7 pm
Sunday 7 am–7 pm

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 Colby Phillips Trail

980 Circuit St, Hanover, MA 02339

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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.