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Northern Strand Greenway Trailhead

5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Running trail in Lynn, Massachusetts · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Northern Strand Greenway Trailhead'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.

PavedOpen 24hTrailhead parking

What runners say about Northern Strand Greenway Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (10 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

One of the best bike paths on the North Shore! A decent length from end to end with plenty of spots to stop along the way in Malden, Everett, Saugus, Revere, or Lynn. You could get on this path and head to either Boston or the beach, depending on which direction you go in.

★★★★★ — Phillip , Jul 2023

Trail is great and well-used. There are no connections from this terminus and you must turn around. Only brave cyclists and walkers can walk across this railroad bridge and walk down the embankment to Bennett Street.

★★★★★ — Alvin , Sep 2025

This trail is very very good peaceful great Scenery not to busy and the people are friendly , just say morning , worth the drive to relax the mined..

★★★★★ — Roger , Oct 2023

Took my e-scooter out for the first time from Everett to Lynn. Gorgeous & direct route to the sea!

★★★★★ — Hope , Aug 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 10 reviews →

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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking

“For the ambitious, you can bike to Nahant Beach after getting off at this specific trailhead.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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Plan your run at Northern Strand Greenway Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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
  • Websitebiketothesea.org
  • 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

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 Northern Strand Greenway Trailhead

Lynn, Massachusetts

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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.