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Science & Nature Trail

Running trail in Burlington, 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 Science & Nature 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.

Open 24h

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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.

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 Science & Nature Trail

Pipeline Trail, Burlington, MA 01803

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Running trails near Burlington

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Mary Cummings Park

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BoardwalkShadedScenic

210-acre park with rustic trails, natural habitat strewn with wildflowers & areas for sports.

under a mile away

under a mile away

Battle Road Trailhead

4.3 ★★★★☆ 3 reviews

Woburn, MA

under a mile away

Shaker Glen

3.9 ★★★★☆ 23 reviews

Woburn, MA

1.1 miles away

1.1 miles away

Willard's Woods

4.6 ★★★★★ 112 reviews

Lexington, MA

ScenicDog-friendly

This 100-acre conservation area offers trails through meadows, wetlands & pine groves.

1.3 miles away

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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.