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Greenbelt Hiking Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Running trail in Gloucester, Massachusetts · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Greenbelt Hiking Trail'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 Greenbelt Hiking Trail
“Beautiful trails, with some really nice views and great rocks for kids to climb on!”
“Trails were confusing and not well marked.”
We only walked a half mile or so in because it was snowy and sloppy, but it is a pretty trail. Rocky with roots so you must watch your step. We will return to explore it in better weather.
Had a nice late afternoon walk through the marsh, across the boardwalk and among the boulders, following the marked trail. Lots more to explore, including the unmarked social trails.
Nice hike. Trails were confusing and not well marked. Views from the top (blue trail) were nice. Could see the ocean.
Absolutely beautiful, well-marked trail. I went after it had rained overnight, and parts of the trail were very wet.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful trails, with some really nice views and great rocks for kids to climb on!”
“Great hiking, boulders, ledges, windy single track.”
“Beautiful trails, with some really nice views and great rocks for kids to climb on!”
“Careful: orange path markers are missing at the halfway point where a few paths intersect.”
“Had a nice late afternoon walk through the marsh, across the boardwalk and among the boulders, following the marked trail.”
Plan your run at Greenbelt Hiking Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websiteecga.org
- 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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