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Mount Ann Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 37 Google reviews · Running trail in Gloucester, Massachusetts · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Mount Ann Park'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 Mount Ann Park
“Beautiful views and a decent footpath.”
There is room for just two cars to park at the end of New Way Lane. Other than that there is no parking. Since parking is so scarce, you'll have these woods all to yourself. The Trustees' website for this park says there is no parking at all, but that's baloney.
Great walking trails but very rocky towards the water. NO public parking spot. Street is narrow and not wide enough to park on. Cars get towed.
Great hiking destination. Views of surrounding area out to the ocean. Accessible only by foot.
Very quiet park with very little foot traffic. Great mountain biking trails.
Trail conditions & character
“The summit's view is mostly obscured, but it's still nice up there.”
“Great walking trails but very rocky towards the water.”
Plan your run at Mount Ann Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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
- Websitethetrustees.org
- Phone+1 978-526-8687
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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