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Deer Jump Reservation - A.V.I.S

4.6 ★★★★★ 106 Google reviews · Running trail in Andover, Massachusetts · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
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Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Deer Jump Reservation - A.V.I.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.

Open 24hScenicDog-friendlyFlat & fastHillyTrailhead parking

Park offering a riverside path that's suitable for hiking, biking, and walking.

What runners say about Deer Jump Reservation - A.V.I.S

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (106 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“The only hard part is worrying about bugs when the grass gets a little high in some areas :) but it is well maintained.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“There is a small parking area at the end of the road, and a small sign posted to a tree so you know you're in the right location :) It really is scenic and Beautiful.”

Deer Jump Reservation is located in Andover ma, the starting point. The adress the maps gives you bringing you to Furnari Farm dr is not accurate as they built new homes on that street which probably blocked any pathway. Not sure. The correct st its Brudette ave. Right off river st.

★★★★★ — Sandalsz , Jul 2015

Easy hike, mostly flat. Well maintained. Beautiful views of merrimack river from andovers side. There is a short paved road that goes down to fish rook. However it's a decent size hill with one section that has a steeper grade making this more difficult to use for handicapped.

★★★★★ — Annette , Jan 2023

Parts of this trail can be difficult! Steep inclines . All along the Merrimack river The AVIS trails are maintained. The bridges are well built . This little muppet made it!

★★★★☆ — Robert , Jul 2019

Beautiful trail system and meadows! I grew up here and the trails have come a long way. Informational signs are great and there is a nice picnic area and parking. Highly recommend!

★★★★★ — Kara , Sep 2025

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 11 mentions

“There is a small parking area at the end of the road, and a small sign posted to a tree so you know you're in the right location :) It really is scenic and Beautiful.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 7 mentions

“However it's a decent size hill with one section that has a steeper grade making this more difficult to use for handicapped.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“Good for dogs though some folks continue to let their dogs off leash despite ample signage.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“There is a small parking area at the end of the road, and a small sign posted to a tree so you know you're in the right location :) It really is scenic and Beautiful.”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

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The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • Phone(978) 682-8899

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Deer Jump Reservation - A.V.I.S

70 Brundrett Ave, Andover, MA 01810

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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.