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Moseley Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 282 Google reviews · Running trail in Newburyport, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Moseley Woods' 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.
Relaxed park, with a playground and a riverside area, plus trails.
What runners say about Moseley Woods
“It's clean, quiet, wooded, lots to see and sniff and MOST dogs (and people!”
“There is a play area, an easy trail with fun signs along the way, and some trails by the water, with great views of the I95 bridge.”
“It felt like such a peaceful escape from the busy world, with plenty of nice paths to explore and lots of green space.”
“There is a play area, an easy trail with fun signs along the way, and some trails by the water, with great views of the I95 bridge.”
“That is the key it is meant for dogs, it's a very easy walk, if you do several loops you can get about 3 miles in very easily.”
Moseley Woods is pretty, quiet and relaxing. I like to go to the big rock by the river and then go down a trail. Always nice spending time strolling around, then a brief playground jaunt with kiddo. They have a few sculptures that are fun to climb on. It’s very popular with the doggies.
Gorgeous park. Very clean and peaceful. Perfect place to go for a super easy walk in the woods. Dogs are allowed off leash.
Really great, super kid friendly park. There is a play area, an easy trail with fun signs along the way, and some trails by the water, with great views of the I95 bridge. Loads of off leash dogs which the kids loved.
Great place to bring the pups to swim and run free. Very clean everyone picks up after their pups!
Trail conditions & character
“Great place for dogs to run free and overall just a nice spot for a walk in the woods with water nearby.”
“There is a play area, an easy trail with fun signs along the way, and some trails by the water, with great views of the I95 bridge.”
“It felt like such a peaceful escape from the busy world, with plenty of nice paths to explore and lots of green space.”
Plan your run at Moseley Woods
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone+1 978-222-3110
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
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