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Gates Pond Reservoir Loop Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 210 Google reviews · Running trail in Berlin, Massachusetts · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Gates Pond Reservoir Loop 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.
Nature preserve providing kid-friendly hiking trails around a picturesque pond.
What runners say about Gates Pond Reservoir Loop Trail
“I recently visited this loop trail with friends, it's a wonderful walk around picturesque Gates Pond/Reservoir.”
“", seriously dog people, calm it down, I'm just here to get away from that slice of MA.”
“Beautiful and pleasant walk around the pond, it’s an easy walk.”
“Extremely dog friendly with lots of fun off path trails to explore!”
I recently visited this loop trail with friends, it's a wonderful walk around picturesque Gates Pond/Reservoir. The trail is as wide as a road and is easy to follow. Plenty of parking at the end of Taylor Road which is the only access road. Take care the road can be rough.
This is my favorite place to hike/walk... And trust me I've hiked many. I live & grew up in the area and every chance I get I try to take this beautiful 2.5 mi walk around the small reservoir. It is always changing, especially through the seasons.
Beautiful and pleasant walk around the pond, it’s an easy walk. One or two inclines but not hard at all. It’s worth to do the whole loop.
Many of the trails I review are kid-friendly, and this one is no exception. Nice flat trail with spots to stop along the way to view the pond and skip some rocks. Beautiful and peaceful, just as you want a walk in the woods to be.
Trail conditions & character
“This is a perfect place to bring your dogs, they're always many at the pond on beautiful days.”
“I recently visited this loop trail with friends, it's a wonderful walk around picturesque Gates Pond/Reservoir.”
“I recently visited this loop trail with friends, it's a wonderful walk around picturesque Gates Pond/Reservoir.”
“Not crowded, and each other group seemed to have a dog, all on leashes.”
“There are spots that were quite muddy but otherwise was a decent path for walking.”
Plan your run at Gates Pond Reservoir Loop Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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