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Medfield Charles River State Reservation
4.5 ★★★★★ 82 Google reviews · Running trail in Medfield, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Medfield Charles River State Reservation'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.
Trail-lined and shady destination for walking, dog walking and kayaking, plus a site for films.
What runners say about Medfield Charles River State Reservation
“Beautiful walk through the fields and woodland to the river.”
The old hospital grounds, so many people having their dogs off leash, wide open space ,wonderful walk and space for your pups to run around.
Good hunting, great fishing. Some pretty rough hiking as well if you go off the beaten path.
I stopped here for the photo opportunity. There is a good kayak put in with several parking spots and the trails here seem well marked. You do need to be able to carry your boat to the water though, you can't back up to the river's edge.
Beautiful walk through the fields and woodland to the river. The only ugliness is a few people left behimd their dod poo-bags ... I mean hey... take it with you!!×
Trail conditions & character
“The old hospital grounds, so many people having their dogs off leash, wide open space ,wonderful walk and space for your pups to run around.”
“Beautiful walk through the fields and woodland to the river.”
Plan your run at Medfield Charles River State Reservation
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitetown.medfield.net
- Phone(508) 359-2715
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–1 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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