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The Knob
4.8 ★★★★★ 514 Google reviews · Running trail in Falmouth, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from The Knob'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.
Nature area on a rocky hill overlooking Buzzards Bay offering hiking paths, swimming & sunset views.
What runners say about The Knob
“The trail through the woods is really peaceful and leads you out to some of the most beautiful water views I have seen in a long time.”
“Beautiful pot to visit, easy walk (wide path or thru the woods options), less than one mile round trip.”
So beautiful! The parking was super limited and the road to it is small so go early! The hike was pretty quick, like 5 minutes! There's a little beach on either side of it as well!
A short walk from the parking area, but worth it. The view is beautiful of the water. There is not a lot of parking so I was say it'd be more packed on a weekend. Definitely something to check out if you are in the area. And you can walk down the the beach area.
Best place to watch the sunset if your in the greater Falmouth area. Parking can be limited and there is a bit of a walk to the beach but nothing difficult. For the most direct way to the beach, take a right at the billboard you come across after walking the trail a little bit.
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Trail conditions & character
“The trail through the woods is really peaceful and leads you out to some of the most beautiful water views I have seen in a long time.”
“It is a narrow lane from the parking and it is hard to imagine what lies ahead after a 15 minutes trail.”
“the slanted walls of this tall peninsula are constructed of large, well-fitted slabs of stone (or flat boulders, perhaps?”
“And in fact we did see lots of people walking their dogs, even with snow on the ground.”
Plan your run at The Knob
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.
- 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.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitesaltpondsanctuaries.org
- Social Instagram
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–8 pm |
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