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Tri-Community Greenway Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Running trail in Stoneham, Massachusetts · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Tri-Community Greenway Trailhead'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.

PavedOpen 24hQuiet

What runners say about Tri-Community Greenway Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (25 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Highlights include Horn Pond, a serene oasis, and the trail's accessibility for walking, biking, and running.”

The Tri-Community Greenway is a local treasure! This 6.8-mile scenic trail winds through Stoneham, Woburn, and Winchester, offering diverse landscapes from lush woodlands to charming neighborhoods. Highlights include Horn Pond, a serene oasis, and the trail's accessibility for walking, biking, and running.

★★★★★ — Phillip , Sep 2023

Such cool graffiti art under the bridge. Nice walk too; only wish more of it was on a bike path and not the regular sidewalk.

★★★★★ — Aly , May 2023

Pleasant but discontinuous trail. Long sections of paved, protected rail-trail, mixed with unimproved street-based sections.

★★★★☆ — Fred , Oct 2023

Very nice walking and biking trail. Interesting Art Work along the way

★★★★★ — Daniel , Jul 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 25 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Highlights include Horn Pond, a serene oasis, and the trail's accessibility for walking, biking, and running.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Long sections of paved, protected rail-trail, mixed with unimproved street-based sections.”

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Plan your run at Tri-Community Greenway Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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.

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Tri-Community Greenway Trailhead

Stoneham, Massachusetts

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.