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Great Esker Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 217 Google reviews · Running trail in Weymouth, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Great Esker 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.
Glacial gravel ridge with canoe rentals, trails, playgrounds, sports fields & river views.
What runners say about Great Esker Park
“This walk starts out on a downer wandering past Lowes but there is a bench at the top of the hill with a great view if you persevere.”
One-of-a-kind Hidden Gem with stunning views. This is not a flat Trail there are lots of steep hills and is even more challenging in the winter time with the snow on the ground. Great place to go snowshoeing if you're up for a challenge.
First time here and it was great adventure. I did my bike ride in the morning, not a lot of people and path is moderate. I recommend and I will visit again.
Hidden gem, always forget how beautiful Great Esker is. Lots of wildlife, quiet place to go for a walk. Some of the coolest trails are a little hidden, but if you do some exploring you will find them. It's a shame the old boy scout bridge is no longer there.
This walk starts out on a downer wandering past Lowes but there is a bench at the top of the hill with a great view if you persevere. Take the side trail before the hill for a quick photo op.
Trail conditions & character
“This walk starts out on a downer wandering past Lowes but there is a bench at the top of the hill with a great view if you persevere.”
“This walk starts out on a downer wandering past Lowes but there is a bench at the top of the hill with a great view if you persevere.”
“A lot of mosquitoes, other than that it’s a fine park with paved path and benches along the way.”
“Parking lot just for the park at the end of the mall exit road; you don’t need to park in the F45 Gym lot, though it has more and shadier spaces.”
Plan your run at Great Esker Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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 — reported by runners
- Websiteweymouthrec.com
- Phone(781) 682-6124
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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