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Myles Standish State Forest
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,617 Google reviews · Running trail in Carver, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Myles Standish State Forest'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.
Giant property with ponds, hiking & biking trails, plus hunting & 35 miles of equestrian trails.
What runners say about Myles Standish State Forest
“Bathrooms were quite clean and the campground around Barrets pond was quiet!”
“If you leave the trail and walk down to some of the small ponds it adds some great views.”
“Trail is fairly well marked but I'd recommend an app like AllTrails just in case.”
“Bathrooms were quite clean and the campground around Barrets pond was quiet!”
Had a wonderful time with the kids the first weekend of June 2022. Check-in process was seamless. Was given a map to Charge Pond site which was not needed. You should just follow road signs to get there. Bought firewood for $7 - they only take credit cards except Mastercard. The campsite was private.
Great paved bike paths that offer roller coaster like thrills! Gravel and sand roads intersect the paved trails for mixed terrain cyclocross/gravel bike adventures. The sand tends to accumulate at the bottom of hills/dips, often too deep to power through...but don't let that deter you.
Myles Standish State Forest, spanning over 12,000 acres in southeastern Massachusetts, is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a blend of natural beauty and recreational activities.
Really nice wooded hiking trails with ample parking! We loved our walk through the woods mostly on the Bentley loop. There were several small maps posted on the trail, but there were many splits in the trail without clear signage.
Trail conditions & character
“If you leave the trail and walk down to some of the small ponds it adds some great views.”
“Bathrooms were quite clean and the campground around Barrets pond was quiet!”
“Bathrooms were quite clean and the campground around Barrets pond was quiet!”
“Hiking and Biking: The forest boasts 13 miles of hiking trails and 15 miles of paved bicycle paths, allowing visitors to explore its varied terrain.”
“Gravel and sand roads intersect the paved trails for mixed terrain cyclocross/gravel bike adventures.”
“There were parts of the Bentley loop that were not marked very well.”
“Trail is fairly well marked but I'd recommend an app like AllTrails just in case.”
Plan your run at Myles Standish State Forest
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitemass.gov
- Phone+1 508-866-2526
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
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