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Sally Milligan Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Running trail in Beverly, 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 Sally Milligan Park'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.

Open 24hScenicDog-friendlyTrailhead parking

What runners say about Sally Milligan Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (45 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“Beautiful spot, but I want it all to myself, it's a nice 30 acre plot, I believe, that was donated to the city by a resident.”

Beautiful spot, but I want it all to myself, it's a nice 30 acre plot, I believe, that was donated to the city by a resident. Therr are thick woods with trails running through. If your trying to get out of city but don't want to go far, Sally Milligan

★★★★★ — Chad , Jan 2019

Nice place to walk but sometimes I wasn't sure which trail to follow and the map at the entrance was missing a lot of detail.

★★★★★ — Spencer , Oct 2018

Super fun spot to take the kids and run around. Tons of trails, great for my biking as well. There are rock gnomes in the forest who leave secret boxes to find and make wishes with. It's a great spot basically in the middle of town. Love it.

★★★★★ — Lucas , Mar 2024

Beautiful trails but they aren't well marked. It is mostly one big loop though so you can't really get lost! There are a few houses off the trails but it is still a quiet and peaceful walk in the woods. Great place to walk your dog!

★★★★★ — Amanda , Aug 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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 9 mentions

“Great place to t walk the dog if well behaved off leash.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“Beautiful spot, but I want it all to myself, it's a nice 30 acre plot, I believe, that was donated to the city by a resident.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Sally Milligan Park

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
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitebeverlyma.gov

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

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 Sally Milligan Park

116 Cross Ln #100, Beverly, MA 01915

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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.