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God's Acre
4.2 ★★★★☆ 59 Google reviews · Running trail in Worcester, Massachusetts · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from God's Acre'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 with forest trails and kid-friendly hiking options.
What runners say about God's Acre
“Beautiful area, great bouldering!”
“This land has a fascinating history, and the forest is quite peaceful.”
This land has a fascinating history, and the forest is quite peaceful. I highly recommend reading up on the area before a visit if local history interests you. It's also a great spot for Geocaching and letterboxing.
Went through God's Acre looking for Deed rock. It's an historical green space in the city. Part of Worcester overlook trail. Turn up Midgley Av., park and start up is steep hill, at10.4 mark go left and follow the red/blue trail. Worth the hike. Would be great to have some historical signs on the trail.
Quiet and scenic trails. Make sure to check out deed rock and the hanging tree at the beginning of the trail.
Awesome get away from the city. Will be back again. Back end of the trails could use more trail markers.
Trail conditions & character
“The trails maintained by the Greater Worcester Land Trust lead to some pretty views, but it does get very buggy in the spring.”
“Very pretty trail, a good easy-moderate hike up the hill.”
“This land has a fascinating history, and the forest is quite peaceful.”
Plan your run at God's Acre
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- Distance2 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
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