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Horton Woods
4.8 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · Running trail in Saco, Maine · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 2.4 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Horton Woods' 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.
Kid-friendly, dog-friendly hiking area featuring scenic trails through wetlands and woods.
What runners say about Horton Woods
“Very clean, well maintained and great signage.”
“Thank you Saco Bay Trails for ensuring the community has places like this to enjoy the nature of our beautiful state”
“Newly built big, beautiful bridges and well marked trails.”
This place is enchanting. The trails are a good workout in the snow. Love the diversity of trees along the trail. It is dog friendly, but they must be leashed. Make sure you bring your own dog bags because they are not provided.
A great trail system to check out. Lots of diversity and interesting terrain. Newly built big, beautiful bridges and well marked trails. Definitely worth making it to the stone bridge but do keep in mind it's privately owned and follow their requests so as not to lose the privilege ☺️
Awesome hiking 🥾 area 1/2 way between Standish, Maine and Saco, Maine. You can hike this moderately travel trail system in 1.5 to 2.5 hrs depending on how fast 🏃💨 you walk and what trails you take 😃👍. The terrain starts out flat, then slightly downhill and brings you to a beautiful wetland area with fine views 👀🌲🌞👀.
One of my new favorite local trails. The wetlands are home to a variety of birds. There are also benches to enjoy some lovely views of the wetlands. Very peaceful.
Trail conditions & character
“The tree roots are great for hopping little feet, there is a wonderful view of the marsh that doesn’t take long to get to, and my kids love finding the geocaches again and again.”
“Its often not busy and I can let my doggos off the leash for most of the trail not near the road.”
“The tree roots are great for hopping little feet, there is a wonderful view of the marsh that doesn’t take long to get to, and my kids love finding the geocaches again and again.”
“There’s a well build bridge that crosses a steam which leads you out to a couple loop trails with huge pines trees and thickets of Balsam fir trees.”
“Along the way you descend past a bench overlooking a wetland area which makes a nice stop on the way back up the hill after the roughly 2.”
“The terrain starts out flat, then slightly downhill and brings you to a beautiful wetland area with fine views 👀🌲🌞👀.”
“This trail does have some rough spots, so not the best for strollers but overall a fairly easy hike.”
“Newly built big, beautiful bridges and well marked trails.”
“Nice variety with the boardwalk, a bridge, some hills and a variety of views.”
Plan your run at Horton Woods
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance2.4 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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