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Tompson Street Reservation
4.6 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Running trail in Gloucester, Massachusetts · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 12.2 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Tompson Street Reservation'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.
What runners say about Tompson Street Reservation
“Beautiful wandering trails up and over old granite, through the woods and amongst wetlands.”
“I’ve been to Thompson Street Reservation a few times during the winter and spring, and it’s such a peaceful spot to get outside.”
Beautiful and fun place for snow-day hiking! A little bit slippy though, so be prepared! The rock trail is more challenging, while the swap one is more family friendly.
Beautiful scenery, trails not marked as nicely as I hoped. Got turned around a few times but made the most of it.
Nice trail for a walk. It took 2 hours to walk from start to finish and almost 4 miles.
I’ve been to Thompson Street Reservation a few times during the winter and spring, and it’s such a peaceful spot to get outside. It’s really quiet and not overly crowded, which makes it perfect if you just want to clear your head and enjoy nature.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful wandering trails up and over old granite, through the woods and amongst wetlands.”
“Could benefit from a few more tail markers but is a good walk with the pups.”
“I’ve been to Thompson Street Reservation a few times during the winter and spring, and it’s such a peaceful spot to get outside.”
“Nice wooded walk, but expect roots and rocks along the way.”
“Essex County Greenbelt property with many trails, a swamp with a boardwalk across it, and 2 small mountains.”
“5 mile lollipop loop is to start at the Norcross Gateway and then do the Red Maple Swamp Trail clockwise until you jump on the Eagle Rock Trail and do that clockwise as well.”
Plan your run at Tompson Street Reservation
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance12.2 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websiteecga.org
- Phone+1 978-768-7241
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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 |
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