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Massapoag Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Running trail in Sharon, 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 Massapoag 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.

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What runners say about Massapoag Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (16 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Also, some beautiful spots to sit and enjoy the tranquility and sounds of gentle rushing streams.”

Great trail for walks with the kids. Leads to Devil's Rock. I haven't explored every path, but the trail network runs at least from Lake Massapoag all the way to the gun club by Cobbs Corner.

★★★★★ — Nathan , Apr 2023

A pretty level terrain & quick access makes this trail perfect for a "bite-size" hike with smaller kids (or anyone without a lot of time for a more ambitious outing) ... but no loss of enchantment!

★★★★★ — Yairah , May 2022

Very interesting hiking. Fascinating history. Massive climbable boulder for the more adventurous. Also, some beautiful spots to sit and enjoy the tranquility and sounds of gentle rushing streams.

★★★★★ — Peter , May 2024

An incredible trail for biking or walking. Includes a swing above the water and a rock that you can climb on!

★★★★★ — Nathan , May 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 16 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“Also, some beautiful spots to sit and enjoy the tranquility and sounds of gentle rushing streams.”

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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.

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 Massapoag Trail

138 Brook Rd, Sharon, MA 02067

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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.