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Nut Island
4.7 ★★★★★ 191 Google reviews · Running trail in Quincy, Massachusetts · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Nut Island'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.
Laid-back space with benches, a small beach, trails and open ocean views.
What runners say about Nut Island
“Gorgeous little park with paved paths and the best views of Boston!”
“Great place to fish or walk the dog/baby.”
Great views of the ocean & Boston. Ocean breeze. Different trails to walk. Beach area. Great fishing spot. Lots of grass area and benches for picnic or kids play. Cute baby bunnies pop out from time to time depending on the season. Lived in this area my whole life, and we just walked it for our first time.
Great place to fish or walk the dog/baby. Beautifully landscaped with paved paths and incredible views of the city skyline as well as both sunrise and sunset. Large fishing pier with the ferry going by. There is even a small sandy beach if you can find it.
Lovely view of Boston skyline with 🐰 bunnies running around. The breeze is fresh, and the grass was recently cut. I love it there!
Great place to take your dog on a walk. Always clean and right next to the water.
Trail conditions & character
“Almost as good as Castle Island but is much smaller, way less activity, so if you are into nice views of Boston and no crowd, park on the dock and walk the loop!”
“Free but limited parking, also very informative historical markers, make there is also access to a fishing peir and a small beach, worth the drive to the end of Houghs Neck!”
“Beautifully landscaped with paved paths and incredible views of the city skyline as well as both sunrise and sunset.”
Plan your run at Nut Island
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, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitenps.gov
- Phone+1 617-819-3587
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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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