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Quabbin Reservoir
4.8 ★★★★★ 334 Google reviews · Running trail in Belchertown, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Quabbin Reservoir'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.
One of the nation's largest unfiltered water supplies, with a visitor center, and shoreline trails.
What runners say about Quabbin Reservoir
“One of best get away from the busy life of Boston to see some neat and clean water with beautiful surrounding hills.”
“One of best get away from the busy life of Boston to see some neat and clean water with beautiful surrounding hills.”
“Peaceful place perfect for enjoying nature and getting away from the noise of the world.”
“Easy walk that can be combined with a hike.”
Love this place.Its a shame when folks sneak dogs in for a bowel movement.Do they really need to post a billboard? Anyway.nice serene place to walk relax and see wildlife and take pictures . interesting little museum inside to learn about Quabbin and history.
An impressive place. Lots of trails for hiking. In addiction, you can go fishing, bicycling, walking and even picnicking without fire and grills here. No pet allowed.
Great spot to take a nice scenic walk/ hike thru! Unfortunately the doggos aren't allowed 😕 but still a nice place to walk around and see some historical places and great scenery! Also a sweet spot to catch a sunset 🌇
Great place for an easy walk. Perfect for strollers, picnic tables available, no dogs allowed.
Trail conditions & character
“One of best get away from the busy life of Boston to see some neat and clean water with beautiful surrounding hills.”
“Perfect for strollers, picnic tables available, no dogs allowed.”
“Peaceful place perfect for enjoying nature and getting away from the noise of the world.”
Plan your run at Quabbin Reservoir
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemass.gov
- Phone(413) 323-7221
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM |
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