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Goose Cove Reservoir

5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · Running trail in Gloucester, Massachusetts · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Goose Cove Reservoir'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.

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What runners say about Goose Cove Reservoir

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (4 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Goose Cove Reservoir in Gloucester, MA, is a serene spot perfect for nature lovers.”

It's a very nice peaceful place it's not a long hike and it skirts the back side of goose Cove if you go all the way down to the end and down by the water there are some Flat Rocks and in one of the rocks there's a corn grinding hole you might be able to find it the Indians used to use it to grind their corn pretty…

★★★★★ — Fran , Jun 2023

Goose Cove Reservoir in Gloucester, MA, is a serene spot perfect for nature lovers. The loop trail offers easy, peaceful hiking with stunning water views, dense woods, and wildlife sightings. It’s a great spot for a quiet walk, trail running, or birdwatching. Accessible year-round, it’s a hidden coastal gem!

★★★★★ — Phillip , Nov 2024

Nice trail, with hills, flats and lots of water access for my dog to swim

★★★★★ — Jen , May 2023

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Goose Cove Reservoir in Gloucester, MA, is a serene spot perfect for nature lovers.”

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Plan your run at Goose Cove Reservoir

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.
  • Websitegloucester-ma.gov
  • Social 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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Goose Cove Reservoir

J8VP+PF, Gloucester, MA 01930

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.