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Lower Neponset River Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 113 Google reviews · Running trail in Boston, Massachusetts · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Lower Neponset River Trail'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.
Riverfront park featuring a pool, playgrounds and pathways for walkers, hikers, runners and cyclists.
What runners say about Lower Neponset River Trail
“I've lived in Boston since 96 and walk here for the 1st time last week Amazingly, calm quiet beautiful!”
“Between the soothing chirping of the birds and the gentle flow of the river one is sure to find something peaceful worthy of self healing.”
This is one of the best bike trails in Boston area, I have been biking around MA, this is one of my favorites, the other two are both in Cape Cod, Shining Sea Bikeway and Cape Cod Rail Trail. If you don't want to drive for one and a half hours to Cape Cod, this one is perfect for you.
When you get in from the street, take the left turn. Then ride until you reach the Dorchester harbor walk. Enjoy the scenic views along the way. Then keep riding until it's about to get dark. Then head back because your can't park there after sunset. Then remember to thank me.
such an easy place to bring your kids on a nice hot or warm day. there’s a pool, playground and trail with so many different routes so bring good shoes and a bike or scooter. i wish the pool hours were more specific because it came absolutely be confusing. i love the set up.
We always go here for quick 15-mile rides. I wouldn't hesitate to think it's our most favorite one despite it's somewhat short. We looped many places a few times to reach this distance. It's exclusively for pedestrians and bicyclists. It's clean and safe. There are only 2 crossings, and they're pretty safe.
Trail conditions & character
“I've lived in Boston since 96 and walk here for the 1st time last week Amazingly, calm quiet beautiful!”
“Between the soothing chirping of the birds and the gentle flow of the river one is sure to find something peaceful worthy of self healing.”
“Mostly flat but there is a slight elevation going over the bridge over the tracks just before Mattapan square.”
Plan your run at Lower Neponset River Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- Websitemass.gov
- Phone+1 617-727-5290
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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