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Freedom Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,233 Google reviews · Running trail in Boston, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Freedom Trail'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.
Historical landmark and hiking area with a cemetery offering free admission.
What runners say about Freedom Trail
“It's really easy to follow the red bricks on the floor and the major sites have a gold emblem like in the pic on the floor.”
Note: the current location showing on the map isn’t quite correct so it took me a bit to find it — if you’re looking for it, it’s right in front of the visitor’s center. Look for the double row of bricks coming out of the visitor’s center center, leading to this round plaque on the ground.
One of those things anyone interested in history should see. If you’re older, it’s a good walk and you’ll climb up and down a little bit, especially at the end up Bunker’s Hill (if I recall correctly, that’s the actual name), but to see yourself walking in the steps of the founding fathers of the United States and the…
Detailed review! Get comfy! It was our first time in Boston and our friends insisted on Freedom trail. It’s one of the best ways to experience Boston’s rich history, charming neighborhoods, and colonial architecture. The Freedom Trail is a 2.
Freedom trail is long and may not be able to finish in one day. Yet, it's an important part of Massachusetts history. First, think about driving / taking public transport. Surely, driving saved some time but parking lots was limited. keep good timig as I got fine for returning late for my car...
Trail conditions & character
“It ends (or begins, depending on your route) at Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown.”
“Surely, driving saved some time but parking lots was limited.”
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The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11:30 pm |
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