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Norris Reservation
4.8 ★★★★★ 221 Google reviews · Running trail in Norwell, Massachusetts · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Norris Reservation'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.
Scenery-filled preserve with well-kept trails, plus a boathouse and a boardwalk.
What runners say about Norris Reservation
“The trails are well maintained and very easy to walk even for young kids.”
“Best hike Well marked Beautiful scenery Trails go from wide Carriage trail to boardwalk to roots & stumps.”
“Best hike Well marked Beautiful scenery Trails go from wide Carriage trail to boardwalk to roots & stumps.”
“Pretty little Trustees property that is nice for an easy walk just outside quaint Norwell center.”
A great place to take a walk with your family, both 2 and 4 legged children.
It was great to return to the park I grew up with. The Noris family donated land, my friends the McMullen family donated land and some others,and they have turned this into an awesome free walking park. Dogs allowed on leashes, bring poop bags though.
Love walking my dog here! So much beauty in nature. Reggie and I love it! Little waterfalls and picnic areas in the sun. A big river and tons of tiny creeks. Just relaxing and pretty.
One of the best conservation parks I've ever been to. Rivers, waterfalls, nice paths, Nort River, what more could you ask for
Trail conditions & character
“Best hike Well marked Beautiful scenery Trails go from wide Carriage trail to boardwalk to roots & stumps.”
“People were fishing on the little ponds and it was a good area to bird watch and see others walking their dogs (not the birds, people of course).”
“There’s plenty of parking, and the trails are wide so it doesn’t feel crowded.”
“Best hike Well marked Beautiful scenery Trails go from wide Carriage trail to boardwalk to roots & stumps.”
“Best hike Well marked Beautiful scenery Trails go from wide Carriage trail to boardwalk to roots & stumps.”
“The trails are well marked and everything is nice and flat to accommodate small kids and older folks.”
“Best hike Well marked Beautiful scenery Trails go from wide Carriage trail to boardwalk to roots & stumps.”
Plan your run at Norris Reservation
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitethetrustees.org
- Phone+1 781-784-0567
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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