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Prospect Hill (Lookout - View of Boston)
4.8 ★★★★★ 85 Google reviews · Running trail in Waltham, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Prospect Hill (Lookout - View of Boston)'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.
Park with picnic tables and walking trails, offering Boston views from the hilltop.
What runners say about Prospect Hill (Lookout - View of Boston)
“Loved this beautiful park right near the Best Western hotel.”
Nice place, nice view. Stopped by for a quick view and was tired to walk and it’s a hot day and we were able to drive from the park entrance and park very near the lookout area, the view is amazing and trees are starting to show colors of Fall 🍂 🍁there are picnic tables, benches and bathrooms, too
Loved this beautiful park right near the Best Western hotel. Lots of hills but at the top you get a view of Boston. Just know it closes at 7.
Beautiful view of the Boston skyline. Easy enough trails and roads to take to the summit. Benches at the top to take in the view. No guard rails or fences so be careful with children.
I didn’t really get the overlook view, but a very nice park with steep trails. Had a great workout here.
Trail conditions & character
“Very pretty overlook but wow what a climb up Id recommend doing it while the leaves are changing”
“Thinking of having our special needs son's birthday there at prospect Hill that's how nice it was”
Plan your run at Prospect Hill (Lookout - View of Boston)
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 6:30 am–7 pm |
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