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Shaw Cherry Hill Farm
4.7 ★★★★★ 78 Google reviews · Running trail in Gorham, Maine · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Shaw Cherry Hill Farm'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.
Wide trails with wood carvings for hiking, running, and biking.
What runners say about Shaw Cherry Hill Farm
“The trails are well-maintained, featuring a spacious gravel path and sturdy cement bridges at necessary crossings.”
“Maintained well, peaceful, and at times breath taking with beautiful views!”
“Maintained well, peaceful, and at times breath taking with beautiful views!”
“Very nice pathed trails for an easy hike or bike ride.”
A nice walking trail, with beautiful view and cute carved wood figures!
This is a wide, wheelchair accessible trail. The hand carved benches and bear carvings are beautiful works of art. It is an easy trail for children and adults.
One of my favorite places to walk! Maintained well, peaceful, and at times breath taking with beautiful views!
Its absolutely beautiful here, from the gorgeous new barn, to all the cows, the land is breathtaking, they have made walking trails for the public that are amazing with hand carved benches and statues and the kids have a book trail to follow, which is interactive. Its very dog friendly. We love it here !!!!
Trail conditions & character
“Maintained well, peaceful, and at times breath taking with beautiful views!”
“Conveniently located near the parking lot, there’s a composting toilet for visitors' use.”
“Cherry Hill Farm offers an enjoyable hiking experience, making it a great place to walk with your dog.”
“I walk here multiple times a week with my newborn, and the trails are so easy to manage with a stroller (full disclosure: the trails are gravel, and can be a little bumpy).”
“I walk here multiple times a week with my newborn, and the trails are so easy to manage with a stroller (full disclosure: the trails are gravel, and can be a little bumpy).”
“Wide gravel trails, can do 2 miles with all of the trails, some slight hills in the wooded parts of the trails.”
“Maintained well, peaceful, and at times breath taking with beautiful views!”
Plan your run at Shaw Cherry Hill Farm
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteshawcherryhillfarm.org
- Social Instagram
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