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Fork Factory Brook Reservation
4.8 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Running trail in Medfield, Massachusetts · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Fork Factory Brook Reservation'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 Fork Factory Brook Reservation
“Suck a beautiful place, Awesome lake Good for dog waking Have a beautiful beaver city The sunset in the winter is so so so gorgeous I loved”
“Easy walk, perfect for families, and some interesting things to discover”
A great place for a hike. The trails are well marked and maintained. The main trails are good for kids, nothing too strenuous. The side trails offer a better challenge for those interested. It is also very dog friendly, and has some off-leash sections.
Small park with a nice low-key hiking trail. I went hiking with my 7-year old son and we had a great time. A nice easy walk next to Rocky Woods Reservation.
Beautiful place for either a short hike/walk, or tagged onto a trip to the adjacent Rocky Woods Reservation!
We like the Fork Factory side of the park: the kids love exploring around the old mill site, playing in the waterfalls. The summit has a good view, and further west along the ridge there are the remains of an old cabin, complete with wooden watering trough, basement, and rusted wash pans.
Trail conditions & character
“Suck a beautiful place, Awesome lake Good for dog waking Have a beautiful beaver city The sunset in the winter is so so so gorgeous I loved”
“Suck a beautiful place, Awesome lake Good for dog waking Have a beautiful beaver city The sunset in the winter is so so so gorgeous I loved”
“Beautiful place for either a short hike/walk, or tagged onto a trip to the adjacent Rocky Woods Reservation!”
Plan your run at Fork Factory Brook Reservation
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Loop distance1 mi back to where you parked
- 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.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
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