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Great Brook Farm State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,279 Google reviews · Running trail in Carlisle, Massachusetts · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Great Brook Farm State 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.
An expanse of trails through fields & woods, centered around a working dairy farm, open for tours.
What runners say about Great Brook Farm State Park
“There are also beautiful hiking trails throughout the park and in the winter there is an expansive x-country ski trails.”
“Between the delicious ice cream, open fields for flying kites, and all the wildlife, it feels like a peaceful little escape.”
I took my daughter to this farm last weekend! It was an amazing experience with my little one. We found many kinds of mushrooms and saw a deer walking around the forest! Yummy ice cream and cute animals at the farm. Highly recommend it to anyone especially for kids.
We first visited yesterday, July 12, 2025. We wanted to hike and found Pine Point Loop. Very nice trail and a good choice to see quite a bit of the park. We brought our dog and picniced as well. We’ll be back for sure!
I had the most delightful experience at Great Brook Farm State Park in Carlisle! This place is an absolute gem, and I can't recommend it enough for families and nature enthusiasts alike. The first thing that struck me was the sheer beauty of the park.
This is one of my favorite parks. It's very much a part of my life - I've been coming here for twenty years with friends and family to take walks and have picnics. It's easy to navigate, it's beautiful, there is ice cream, cows, goats, pigs and chickens!
Trail conditions & character
“There are also beautiful hiking trails throughout the park and in the winter there is an expansive x-country ski trails.”
“The park is dog friendly, make sure to have your leash and doggy bags.”
“Between the delicious ice cream, open fields for flying kites, and all the wildlife, it feels like a peaceful little escape.”
Plan your run at Great Brook Farm State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- Websitemass.gov
- Phone(978) 369-6312
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