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Danvers Rail Trail

5 ★★★★★ 2 Google reviews · Running trail in Danvers, 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 Danvers Rail Trail 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.

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What runners say about Danvers Rail Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (2 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

We began our trek on Rt. 97 in Topsfield, MA, just a short drive from Rt. 1. Park on both sides of the road. Bike either to Boxford, or, we chose Danvers. Continue onward and end your journey in Marblehead.

★★★★★ — Stephen , Oct 2023

(December 2023) A healthy walk in town #194 towards hiking all of the Commonwealth. I parked at Danvers Indoor Sports (no signage until you are right at the opening of the chain link fence), walked to Prince Street and back. There are quite a few “stairways” to nearby businesses (Wal-Mart, McDonald’s).

★★★★★ — David , Dec 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 2 reviews →

Plan your run at Danvers Rail Trail

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.

Where to find Danvers Rail Trail

Danvers, Massachusetts

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