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Ludlow Riverwalk

4.8 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Running trail in Ludlow, Massachusetts · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Ludlow Riverwalk'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.

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PavedOpen 24hQuiet

What runners say about Ludlow Riverwalk

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.

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Very peaceful Very easy for anybody to use the walkway.”

Nice river walk. Paved. It's exactly 30 minutes from parking lot to the end and back. Great place for your daily "constitutional".

★★★★★ — Andrew , Jun 2023

A place to walk beside the Chicopee River. The path is concrete, smooth with no bumps or potholes (yet). There are signs along the path with historical information about the town of Ludlow.

★★★★★ — Kevin , Dec 2020

Nice short stroll along the river. There are a lot of sidewalks in the nearby neighborhood for long walks/runs.

★★★★★ — Nigel , May 2024

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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Very peaceful Very easy for anybody to use the walkway.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“The path is concrete, smooth with no bumps or potholes (yet).”

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Plan your run at Ludlow Riverwalk

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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.

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Ludlow Riverwalk

Ludlow, Massachusetts

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Running trails near Ludlow

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Whitney Park

4 ★★★★☆ 58 reviews

Ludlow, MA

Public park with a baseball field, playground, and restrooms.

under a mile away

Alton’s Way Trailwalk

4.8 ★★★★★ 4 reviews

Wilbraham, MA

Natural surface

2.1 miles away

White Cedar Swamp

4.1 ★★★★☆ 15 reviews

Wilbraham, MA

2.6 miles away

Chicopee Memorial State Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 670 reviews

Chicopee, MA

ScenicDog-friendly

Bike & cross-country ski trails & 25-acre pond for swimming & fishing on 575 acres with picnic area.

3.5 miles away

Ludlow Reservoir Shoreline Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 68 reviews

Ludlow, MA

LoopPavedScenic

Paved trail near the water for hiking, walking and biking, featuring views and flora including orchids.

3.7 miles away

Delta Hills Conservation Area

4.3 ★★★★☆ 7 reviews

Springfield, MA

3.9 miles away

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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.