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Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust
4.6 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Running trail in Medford, Massachusetts · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust'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.
What runners say about Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust
Great for being able to get right into nature quickly as its right off the main road. You can feel totally solitary even though it's just a few steps away from the hustle & bustle. There are a few pathways to walk and its quite large but not so big you'd get lost.
If there is a "caretaker" living in that old house, no care is being taken. It's going to ruin. On the other hand, the third-growth woods around it is laced with informal bike paths and walking paths, and during the leafy months these would be like tunnels through the forest and very attractive.
A Great Place for a Walk. This historic property is cared for by MBELT and boasts a historic 21 room manor, acres of woodlands and one very nice pond which has lots of wildlife. I would certainly visit again!
This is a great open space day hike spot near the urban core. It is also accessible by bus. It is a Victorian era country estate from the days when Medford was 'out in the country,.
Trail conditions & character
“The ponds are nice, and the short boardwalk and viewing deck are safe.”
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The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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
- Websitebrooksestate.org
- Phone+1 781-396-3001
- Social Facebook
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