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Nagog Hill

4.7 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Running trail in Acton, Massachusetts · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Nagog Hill'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.

MixedLoopTrailhead parking

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

“Other than being very muddy, its a very nice walk.”

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🪵 Boardwalk

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🔁 Loop trail

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Nagog Hill

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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Websitetrails.actonma.gov
  • Phone+1 978-929-6640

Hours

Monday 6:09 am–6:55 pm
Tuesday 6:09 am–6:55 pm
Wednesday 6:09 am–6:55 pm
Thursday 6:09 am–6:55 pm
Friday 6:09 am–6:55 pm
Saturday 6:09 am–6:55 pm
Sunday 6:09 am–6:55 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Nagog Hill

Nagog Hill Rd, Acton, MA 01720

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.