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Merrimack River Walking Path
3.6 ★★★★☆ 13 Google reviews · Running trail in Lowell, Massachusetts · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- 1.2 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Merrimack River Walking Path'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 Merrimack River Walking Path
#beautiful ...absolutely #exquisite views while you walk and #burncalories 💯😜
Paved walkway along the merrimack, could use some trees along the route
Trail conditions & character
“Paved walkway along the merrimack, could use some trees along the route”
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The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Loop distance1.2 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- Websitenps.gov
- Phone+1 978-970-5000
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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