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Collins Lot, Harold Parker State Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Running trail in Andover, Massachusetts · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Collins Lot, Harold Parker State 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.
What runners say about Collins Lot, Harold Parker State Forest
Love this trails. So much fun with my husband and my best friend's family.
We did 3 miles in 1 hour and 20 minutes. We parked in a small parking area near a boat ramp. An easy trail that's not marked well but easily identified. Mostly wide meandering trails that basically follow the shoreline of Field Pond and what seems like some backyards. Lots of beaver activity throughout the forest.
The forest is very well kept with lots of options when it comes to trails. They have plenty of easy flatter loops and more hilly loops for you to enjoy the forest terrain.
The red trail was about 2 miles and it was very well marked. A perfect nature walk with the family!
Trail conditions & character
“We parked in a small parking area near a boat ramp.”
“Lots of roots some being slippery.”
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The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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
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