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Pinnacle Rock

4.8 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Running trail in Malden, 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 Pinnacle Rock'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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What runners say about Pinnacle Rock

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (13 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

This was the cherry on top of hike, and I'm glad I left it for last. It's really easy to get to. The view is simply amazing, you get a 360⁰ view which includes a great view of Boston. It might be my favorite view in all of the Fells region.

★★★★★ — Diesse , May 2025

Great hiking trail to a good lookout. Especially good for taking in the sunrise!

★★★★★ — Joel , Jun 2026

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“The view is simply amazing, you get a 360⁰ view which includes a great view of Boston.”

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Plan your run at Pinnacle Rock

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.
  • Phone(781) 921-3210

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 Pinnacle Rock

372 Summer St, Malden, MA 02148

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Running trails near Malden

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Pinnacle Rock Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 17 reviews

Malden, MA

Scenic

under a mile away

Fellsway East

5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews

Melrose, MA

under a mile away

Cross Fells Trail (end)

4 ★★★★☆ 2 reviews

Melrose, MA

under a mile away

The Cascade

4.6 ★★★★★ 57 reviews

Melrose, MA

Scenic

Hiking area with small waterfalls and bridges, suitable for short family walks.

under a mile away

Waitts Mount Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 78 reviews

Malden, MA

LitScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed refuge featuring basketball courts and playgrounds for kids, plus a stone climber and a hiking trail.

under a mile away

Fellsmere Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 760 reviews

Malden, MA

ScenicDog-friendly

Comprising grassy & wooded areas, this serene park features a walking path & a pond with a fountain.

under a mile away

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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.