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Pinnacle Rock Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 17 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 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.
What runners say about Pinnacle Rock Trailhead
Ocean and City views here. Easy parking and 5 minute hike to get up here. Park at 133 - 199 Woodland Road.
If you are to embark on a day-long hike in Middlesex Fells Reservation, this is the best place (not Middlesex Fells Parking). For not so obvious reasons, the trails have more diversity on the east side of I-93.
We love this trail! It looks so different every season. It's easy enough for my toddler to climb, but it also is fun for me to go on by myself.
Great park close to Boston and walking distance from the T. Views from Pinnacle Rock are very satisfying
Trail conditions & character
“Wonderful place to walk around, with a rocky outcropping looking over the surrounding hills.”
“Easy to get to, short steep climb for a great view of the surrounding area.”
“If you are to embark on a day-long hike in Middlesex Fells Reservation, this is the best place (not Middlesex Fells Parking).”
Plan your run at Pinnacle Rock Trailhead
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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
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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