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Upper Falls Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Running trail in Newton, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Upper Falls Greenway'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 Upper Falls Greenway
Very serene, unique, and beautiful trail to do gravel ride or walk. It is not deserted and there are people there who occasionally walk or walk their dogs. It connects to Needham st.
Nice and quite short trail to walk and bike. Thanks to the people who lives nearby volunteered their time to keep the Greenway tidy and clean.
This path is amazing for walking or biking. You can get to most places in Newton upper falls easily from this path. I hope Needham will fund the restoration of the rest of the path
Trail conditions & character
“Very serene, unique, and beautiful trail to do gravel ride or walk.”
Plan your run at Upper Falls Greenway
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- 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 | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
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