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Greycourt State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 113 Google reviews · Running trail in Methuen, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Greycourt 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.
24-acre hilltop park with the remains of an 1890 chateau-style castle, trails & grassy picnic lawns.
What runners say about Greycourt State Park
“It’s peaceful, clean, and not too crowded, which makes it ideal if you just want to clear your head or enjoy nature for a bit.”
“The castle ruins and stone walls give it a cool historic feel, and the views from the top are beautiful — perfect spot for photos, a quiet walk, or just some time to unwind.”
“The castle ruins and stone walls give it a cool historic feel, and the views from the top are beautiful — perfect spot for photos, a quiet walk, or just some time to unwind.”
Nice pocket park with paved trails to the hill top. Remains of long gone estate at the summit afford good views of Methuen and Merrimack Valley. Methuen Historic Museum provides entrence point and is well worth a visit.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Diamond in the rough! 🌳✨ Greycourt State Park is such a hidden gem right in Methuen. The castle ruins and stone walls give it a cool historic feel, and the views from the top are beautiful — perfect spot for photos, a quiet walk, or just some time to unwind.
Trail conditions & character
“The castle ruins and stone walls give it a cool historic feel, and the views from the top are beautiful — perfect spot for photos, a quiet walk, or just some time to unwind.”
“The castle ruins and stone walls give it a cool historic feel, and the views from the top are beautiful — perfect spot for photos, a quiet walk, or just some time to unwind.”
Plan your run at Greycourt State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- Websitemass.gov
- Phone+1 978-983-8545
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–5 pm |
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