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Lookout Rock
4.7 ★★★★★ 60 Google reviews · Running trail in Littleton, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lookout Rock'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.
Hiking area with kid-friendly trails and parking.
What runners say about Lookout Rock
“It's got a great view to the east and you can see Boston on a clear day.”
Easy parking, trails range from easy - the main wide paths to moderate around the gorge. Decent parking and marking of trails. Not huge but very fun
The yellow rim trail is well marked and maintained, though a bit undulating and is a moderate hike. Lookout rock provides a very nice panoramic view on way. If Oak Hill road parking is full, try trail head parking on Harvard Rd.
A nice hiking path leads you to a rocky scenic overlook. The trail continues past the overlook and eventually reaches a chasm. The diversity of terrain makes for an interesting hike. The trails would benefit by posting trail maps at decision points.
Lookout rock is a popular hiking spot and is a 15 min walk/hike up from the Oak Hill Road parking lot. It's got a great view to the east and you can see Boston on a clear day. Lookout rock is a must see if visiting the Oak Hill Conservation in Littleton, MA.
Trail conditions & character
“It's got a great view to the east and you can see Boston on a clear day.”
“Lookout rock is a popular hiking spot and is a 15 min walk/hike up from the Oak Hill Road parking lot.”
“Lookout rock is a popular hiking spot and is a 15 min walk/hike up from the Oak Hill Road parking lot.”
“The yellow rim trail is well marked and maintained, though a bit undulating and is a moderate hike.”
Plan your run at Lookout Rock
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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitelittletonconservationtrust.org
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 5:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 5:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 5:30 am–8:30 pm |
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