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Stodder's Neck
4.7 ★★★★★ 532 Google reviews · Running trail in Hingham, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Stodder's Neck'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.
Spacious, grassy dog park with off-leash areas, swimming, and woods.
What runners say about Stodder's Neck
“One of my favorite places to let my dog run free off leash.”
“All the dogs we interacted with were friendly and well behaved.”
This is a great spot if your dog needs to run. We've had 3 labs over the past 30 years, and each one has loved to come here, play in the water and the MUD, and run up and down the terrain. The evening sunsets can be spectacular! We are always careful if there is thin ice. And be aware of the tide.
One of my favorite places to let my dog run free off leash. This place is secure from escape and she has plenty of fun friends to make and play with there. I go often with a buddy of mine and our dogs have a blast every time.
There is always water for the dogs to drink just in case you forget to bring some. However i bring my own water n use the available pans that are there at most of the benches. My dog loves this place. They can run n swim n bask in the sun n stay cool in the shade.
Fabulous dog park that's not really a dog park. More like a very pretty walking park with a ton of loose dogs. Fine to drop the leash and let them run. Our pug posse had a ball.... literally :)
Trail conditions & character
“The tall front fence is designed with a switchback so you can guide a dog through but it wouldn't be as easy for a dog to get out on their own.”
“The park itself provides open fields, tree-shaded trails and - of course - waterside rocky beaches.”
“Parking was a little tight but there seemed to always be a handful of spots available, when we arrived and as we left.”
“FYI this park is not accesible for strollers or wheelchairs.”
Plan your run at Stodder's Neck
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- 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.
- Websitemass.gov
- Phone(617) 727-5293
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–7 PM |
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