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Mount Warner
4.5 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · Running trail in Hadley, Massachusetts · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Mount Warner'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.
Hiking area with mostly wide, easy trails that's good for kids.
What runners say about Mount Warner
“Beautiful easy-to-walk trail with lovely foliage and unique and strange trees.”
“Up and down terrain, 2 miles, a bit monotonous views, well marked trail”
“No overlooks but very peaceful.”
“No views, but mostly wide easy trails.”
If you're into hiking and you're in this area you might as well check this out. There are a number of different trails with varying ability levels. I wouldn't bother doing a long drive if you're not already close to Mt. Warner but if you're a local there is no excuse to not go (unless you hate the great outdoors!).
Beautiful area for a walk! Trail was extremely well- marked most of the way, but then a fairly lengthy section 2/3 of the way had no markings we could see. Very odd... We were getting concerned we'd taken a wrong turn, but then they reappeared.
Pleasant, well marked 2 mile loop with some minor undulations. Recommended for walking, hiking, and trail running. Approximately 8 parking spots.
This is a great place for a short hike. There are a couple of vernal pools on the property. The trail is well marked, so it's hard to get lost.
Trail conditions & character
“The last posted sign on the trail was somewhat unclear as to which way we needed to go to get back to where our car was parked versus do another loop on the trail.”
“Beautiful easy-to-walk trail with lovely foliage and unique and strange trees.”
“Entrance is hidden and narrow but has parking spaces for 15 ish cars”
“BTW - if you're bringing your dog, we did and our pooch loved all the spring smells, just plan to keep them on leash🐾”
“Up and down terrain, 2 miles, a bit monotonous views, well marked trail”
“Not too challenging, but steep at some parts.”
Plan your run at Mount Warner
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- Loop distance2 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
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