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Prouty Woods Community Forest
4.8 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Running trail in Littleton, 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 Prouty Woods Community Forest'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 Prouty Woods Community Forest
“Good easy walk but nothing spectacular for scenery”
A morning walk (October 2025) in the local woods. I parked in their lot at the end of Wilderness Road, then walked to the boat launch, then the path along Long Lake, then uphill, then took a left towards the summit, around the house, following the gravel road back to the gate.
Plan your run at Prouty Woods Community Forest
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.
- Websitenewenglandforestry.org
- Phone+1 978-952-6856
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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