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Gilbert Boucher Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Running trail in Biddeford, Maine · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Gilbert Boucher 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.
What runners say about Gilbert Boucher Park
We love Biddeford, Maine and the Biddeford Pool area. The beach at Gilbert Boucher Park is a great place to visit in the winter. Almost nobody there an a miles of beach 🏝 to walk.
Lovely place to go walk or run on the beach in Southern Maine. 🏃♀️🐕🦺
We love this beach. It’s often empty in the winter. Great place to walk and dogs are allowed year round just reduced hours in the summer. Great place to se birds too!
Trail conditions & character
“Parking is great though I'm sure it fills up fast in July and August.”
“Great place to walk and dogs are allowed year round just reduced hours in the summer.”
Plan your run at Gilbert Boucher Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitebiddefordme.myrec.com
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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