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Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens
4.7 ★★★★★ 332 Google reviews · Running trail in North Andover, Massachusetts · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 15 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens' 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.
Beautiful garden with a historic house where kids can interact with reindeer (at Christmastime at least) and punch cards.
What runners say about Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens
“Vibrant and beautiful flowers of various species, calm and relaxing walking trails, and clean restrooms.”
“There are several gardens to enjoy which are full of tulips and other flowers which just looks so beautiful when they're all in bloom.”
“I came for the spring show and peaceful music was playing, kind staff greeted me, and the gardens were impeccable.”
Looking for a holiday stroll on the North Shore? Check out #Winterlights at The Trustees Steven-Coolidge House and Gardens in North Andover. Starts this Friday after #Thanksgiving, and runs each week from Wednesday to Sunday through January 7th (4:30-8pm) Advanced/timed tickets required so check out The Trustees…
Love these gardens for a little, beautiful getaway. We came during tulip season and it's absolutely stunning! Super helpful staff. Small enough to walk around in less than an hour, but there are a couple of picnic tables in case you want to linger for a while.
From the moment you step onto the property, your breath will be taken. Vibrant and beautiful flowers of various species, calm and relaxing walking trails, and clean restrooms. The gardens are child-friendly. (Pay close attention to the well, Lilly Pad pond, and the Stevens-Coolidge house itself).
Experienced Winter Lights for the first time and I can't wait to go back next year!! But I would honestly want to check out the Gardens when it's not the winter and head up there in the Spring! It'd be great place to walk around and lounge out on the grass fields.
Trail conditions & character
“There are several gardens to enjoy which are full of tulips and other flowers which just looks so beautiful when they're all in bloom.”
“Experienced Winter Lights for the first time and I can't wait to go back next year!”
“As we arrived in the new parking lot we were able to walk right up to the new visitor center and gift shop.”
“Vibrant and beautiful flowers of various species, calm and relaxing walking trails, and clean restrooms.”
Plan your run at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- Distance15 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — 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.
- Websitethetrustees.org
- Phone(978) 689-9105
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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