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Franklin Woods - Bridle Path, Madison Ave., Phaeton Lane, Steeplechase Rd. - MLT
4.8 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Running trail in Franklin, 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 Franklin Woods - Bridle Path, Madison Ave., Phaeton Lane, Steeplechase Rd. - MLT 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.
What runners say about Franklin Woods - Bridle Path, Madison Ave., Phaeton Lane, Steeplechase Rd. - MLT
“The scenery is beautiful and it's easy to forget you are not in the deep woods.”
This walking and hiking area is nestled in a nice little neighborhood in Franklin, MA. The scenery is beautiful and it's easy to forget you are not in the deep woods. It has a couple small bodies of water dotting the property, as well as a few streams.
Great trails that connect to other trails in non MLT properties. Town of Franklin recently bought the area at the end of the street too
Trail conditions & character
“The scenery is beautiful and it's easy to forget you are not in the deep woods.”
Plan your run at Franklin Woods - Bridle Path, Madison Ave., Phaeton Lane, Steeplechase Rd. - MLT
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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitemetacometlandtrust.org
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Where to find Franklin Woods - Bridle Path, Madison Ave., Phaeton Lane, Steeplechase Rd. - MLT
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