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Quequechan River Rail Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 187 Google reviews · Running trail in Fall River, Massachusetts · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Quequechan River Rail Trail'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.

PavedScenicStroller / ADATrailhead parking

Recreation area featuring a path for walking and biking, as well as abundant waterfowl.

What runners say about Quequechan River Rail Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (187 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“However some people just dont know how to keep things clean!”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“Beautiful trail , many different ways to enter and exit… autumn 🍂 foliage is beautiful this time of year!”

The trail is full of beauty. A Great asset to Fall River. I hope you enjoy the pictures. A few of these have hidden things without really knowing. Such as the shedded snake skin picture. The crooked weed picture. The small cedar picture. The threatening broken limb picture. The threatening birch tree limb..

★★★★★ — Dylan , Jun 2022

We saw a snapping turtle today. 2½ ft or so in diameter. Also a muskrat on shore munching on some leaves. My Wife and kids and I always have a nice time walking here.

★★★★☆ — Michael , May 2021

Decent fishing and a great trail for walking and getting some fresh air. Plenty of ducks and geese to see as well !

★★★★★ — Timothy , Aug 2023

Pretty trail in a vacuum, but plenty of graffiti and some homelessness scattered throughout. Well maintained

★★★★☆ — Paul , Sep 2022

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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 10 mentions

“Beautiful trail , many different ways to enter and exit… autumn 🍂 foliage is beautiful this time of year!”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“The trail is mostly asphalt and it is flat, which is good for strollers.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

“Ample parking & public access.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

“The trail is mostly asphalt and it is flat, which is good for strollers.”

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Plan your run at Quequechan River Rail Trail

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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitefallriverma.gov

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9 PM
Friday 6 AM–9 PM
Saturday 6 AM–9 PM
Sunday 6 AM–9 PM

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 Quequechan River Rail Trail

Wordell St, Fall River, MA 02723

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Quequechan River Rail Trail

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Peaceful trail for biking and walking, passing through an area with graffiti-covered bridges.

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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.