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Southern New England Trunkline Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · Running trail in Bellingham, 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 Southern New England Trunkline 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.
Well-maintained path popular for walking, biking and running amid beautiful scenery.
What runners say about Southern New England Trunkline Trail
“This is a beautiful shaded walk, with a lot of lovely trees and a few meadows depending on where your walking to look at.”
“It's an easy walk and with many access points.”
The SNETT is a great place to hike. The renovations to the trail are wonderful. Love the bells hanging near the bridge.
This is a very beautiful and peaceful trail. We go there almost daily. They also have parking space on Lake street as well. Its good for walking running and biking.
This is a beautiful shaded walk, with a lot of lovely trees and a few meadows depending on where your walking to look at. Its paved in spots and a sandy hard walking path in others. Not very buggy, and you can walk for hours. Many parking spots at each entrance.
Great trail, real beautiful. Wanted to go further, but there was a locked fence at mi 5 heading from Franklin Park to Bellingham. Wasn't entirely to sure what was going on, so turned around, but would ride again. Kinf of want to head back to run the trails.
Trail conditions & character
“This is a beautiful shaded walk, with a lot of lovely trees and a few meadows depending on where your walking to look at.”
“Nice and level, wide trail keeps you away from tall grass and ticks.”
“Plenty of parking options along the trail, which I didn't realize.”
“I've used the many parts of the trail for over 15 years dog walking and Mt.”
Plan your run at Southern New England Trunkline Trail
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.
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 |
Running trails near Bellingham
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Southern New England Trunkline Trail Franklin Trailhead
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Franklin Sculpture Park
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Cass Park
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Mercy Woods Trailhead
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