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Sherrin Woods
4.4 ★★★★☆ 69 Google reviews · Running trail in Boston, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Sherrin Woods' 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.
Wooded greenspace featuring a playground, nature trails and a tennis court.
What runners say about Sherrin Woods
“Stunning views at turtle pond in the fall.”
Recently discovered this trail . I will have to go again when it’s dryer terrain but it’s a nice small piece of nature and was fun to see.
I grew up in these woods Before they ever preserved it..Slippery rock..the Swamp...Fortress hill...I had a Great childhood in these woods💞
The new trails and overall TLC has made this area a pleasant spot for a nice walk with or without your K9 companion.
This is a nice, natural retreat almost hidden within the southern reaches of Boston. There is a field of wildflowers, some ponds (now dry), a large rock atop which one may survey the area, and some woodsy hiking trails that change elevation.
Trail conditions & character
“Coyotes are often here so be careful with off leash dogs.”
“A little rock climbing area and some loop trails, adjoins a playground and tennis court”
Plan your run at Sherrin Woods
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- Websiteboston.gov
- Phone+1 617-635-4500
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–6 pm |
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