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Old Tompson Street Cart Path

4.6 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Running trail in Gloucester, Massachusetts · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Old Tompson Street Cart Path'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.

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Open 24h

What runners say about Old Tompson Street Cart Path

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (14 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Loved hiking these trails with my kids. Eagle Rock has a gorgeous view and overall, trails well marked, though it was helpful to have a trailmap open for reference.

★★★★★ — Kristin , Sep 2020

The "main drag" of Tompson Street Reservation, a large parcel owned by the Essex County Greenbelt Association that has an extensive trail network.

★★★★★ — Phil , Apr 2019

Thompson Street Reservation is beautiful. The cart path has some wet spots and is not a highlight of the area.

★★★★☆ — John , Mar 2019

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Plan your run at Old Tompson Street Cart Path

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.

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 Old Tompson Street Cart Path

Bray St, Gloucester, MA 01930

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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.