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Hartley Mason Reserve York ME
4.7 ★★★★★ 166 Google reviews · Running trail in York, Maine · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 40 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Hartley Mason Reserve York ME'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.
Hillside park overlooking a beach, featuring lawns and a cliff walk.
What runners say about Hartley Mason Reserve York ME
“Beautiful overlook, fun sculpture of tiny people (Pleasure Ground by Sumner Weinbaum).”
Glad we decided to try and hit this beach up. While parking is limited and tricky, plan on having to walk away to get to it. The grounds were absolutely stunning and the beach seemed to be the perfect size. Many people here even on a colder August day and despite no swimming due to severe rip currents.
We stayed at the local hotel, but this was our play ground. Hiking on the connected cliff walk, swimming at the beach at the bottom of the hill and sitting in the park soaking up rays and/or reading a book. What a fantastic little spot with lots to do or see over a long weekend.
I only had a brief visit as I was passing through to get to the beach. It is a beautiful spot overlooking the beach. I followed a nice wide path down the the beach and there were some steps on the way down. Would love to come check this out in the spring.
This place is beautiful. There is a beach you can walk on, public bathroom and grassy area. It is worth the stop and relaxation of mother nature.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful overlook, fun sculpture of tiny people (Pleasure Ground by Sumner Weinbaum).”
“While parking is limited and tricky, plan on having to walk away to get to it.”
“There is a beach you can walk on, public bathroom and grassy area.”
Plan your run at Hartley Mason Reserve York ME
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- Distance40 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websiteyorkparksandrec.org
- Phone+1 207-363-5494
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8 pm |
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