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Massabesic Cliffs
4.8 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · Running trail in Auburn, New Hampshire · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Massabesic Cliffs 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.
Trails, cliffs and boulders by the water's edge for hiking and biking.
What runners say about Massabesic Cliffs
“This area is overall a beautiful environment with lots to explore.”
Really short hike to the overlook; trails are not labeled but definitely a fun adventure.
I went here on Easter with my boys. We spent a couple hours just walking, laughing, skipping stones into the water. Over all the perfect day. the "Hike" itself is not challenging at all, there is one hill but once your past that its pretty flat. We did stray from the intended path which only enhanced our visit.
This area is overall a beautiful environment with lots to explore. There are trails in different directions, widths, lengths and heights. Great area for biking, hiking, fishing, having a picnic and catching sunrises/sunsets. Be on the lookout for ladyslippers as there are many and be careful on the rocks.
Freaking wicked awesome, especially for someone from the Midwest Coast (Ohio). I've been on a couple of trails and bushwacked others (not literally, just following social trails). Great place to come to read a book or meditate, or just hike around and enjoy the scenery.
Trail conditions & character
“Really short hike to the overlook; trails are not labeled but definitely a fun adventure.”
“There are a variety of trails to choose from but easy to find your way back to the parking area.”
Plan your run at Massabesic Cliffs
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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
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