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Gallows Hill Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 195 Google reviews · Running trail in Salem, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Gallows Hill Park'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.
Small, scenic park for skateboarding, soccer and baseball games, plus a playground.
What runners say about Gallows Hill Park
“Beautiful walking area and free parking.”
While in Salem, we were waiting for the Witch Museum to open, so we had breakfast and went to find Gallows Hill where they hung the people involved with the witch trials. Maps was telling us we were in the right place, but we never found a historical marker saying we were there.
A small but quaint park, with a memorial skate park as well. A small piece of Salem's history. A small little hike that takes you up and round and back to where you came from. As well a dog friendly place to walk your dog.
A nice open area with walking trails hills trees and a Park up the hill around the bend. ..wicked.cool spot to bring lunch.hang.
Beautiful walking area and free parking. Working on playground so construction in some spots.
Trail conditions & character
“While in Salem, we were waiting for the Witch Museum to open, so we had breakfast and went to find Gallows Hill where they hung the people involved with the witch trials.”
“We did talk to a man walking his dogs in the park and he mentioned "it" was on the other side of the hill, speaking of the place where they were hung.”
Plan your run at Gallows Hill Park
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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitesalem.org
- Phone(978) 744-0924
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–6 PM |
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