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High Rock Tower
4.5 ★★★★★ 395 Google reviews · Running trail in Lynn, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from High Rock Tower'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.
Tower & observatory boasting a telescope capable of viewing the rings of Saturn, galaxies & nebulae.
What runners say about High Rock Tower
“Even without it being open it is peaceful and has gorgeous views to take in while you relax on the balcony!”
“Even without it being open it is peaceful and has gorgeous views to take in while you relax on the balcony!”
Trail conditions & character
“We could not up the tower, but you get a decent view from the balcony on the base despite the numerous trees.”
“Even without it being open it is peaceful and has gorgeous views to take in while you relax on the balcony!”
Plan your run at High Rock Tower
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.
- Phone(781) 586-6770
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
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