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Lynnfield Woodlot

4.7 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Running trail in Lynnfield, Massachusetts · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface: Natural surface
Loop distance: 25.2 mi
Shape: Loop
Shade: Not reported
Access: Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Lynnfield Woodlot'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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Natural surface25.2 miLoopStroller / ADATrailhead parking

What runners say about Lynnfield Woodlot

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (3 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Nice little trail loop through the woods near the golf course. A little less than a mile long. I saw several different species of birds, including chickadees, woodpeckers, and nuthatch.

★★★★☆ — Danny , Feb 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 3 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.

 🔁 Loop trail  
“Nice little trail loop through the woods near the golf course.”
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 🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+)  
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 🌲 Natural surface / singletrack  
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 🅿️ Trailhead parking  
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 ♿ Stroller / ADA accessible  
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Plan your run at Lynnfield Woodlot

The practical stuff

AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
Loop distance25.2 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
Websiteecga.org
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Hours

Monday	6 AM–6 PM
Tuesday	6 AM–6 PM
Wednesday	6 AM–6 PM
Thursday	6 AM–6 PM
Friday	6 AM–6 PM
Saturday	6 AM–6 PM
Sunday	6 AM–6 PM

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 Lynnfield Woodlot

1452 Main St, Lynnfield, MA 01940

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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.