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Lake Quannapowitt

4.8 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Running trail in Wakefield, Massachusetts · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Lake Quannapowitt yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

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Scenic

What runners say about Lake Quannapowitt

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (26 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“A beautiful view of Massachusetts greatest landmark… Jordan’s Furniture with IMAX!”

Beautiful. Good place for walking, biking, and hanging out on the benches! There are great restaurants nearby, too.

★★★★★ — Sarah , Dec 2017

A beautiful small lake. Nice place to walk around the lake. There ample benches to relax and enjoy the view.

★★★★☆ — Atul , Sep 2019

Great for walking or biking around the lake and there are some great sunsets.

★★★★☆ — Stephen , Jul 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 26 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“A beautiful view of Massachusetts greatest landmark… Jordan’s Furniture with IMAX!”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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.
  • Websitewakefield.ma.us
  • Phone(781) 246-6301

Where to find Lake Quannapowitt

Lake Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.