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Warren H Manning State Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 269 Google reviews · Running trail in Billerica, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Warren H Manning State Forest'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.
Small, forested natural area with walking paths, a water playground & picnic tables.
What runners say about Warren H Manning State Forest
“Nice way to get a quick, scenic walk in without having to travel far.”
This little park is great! We've come here in the off season to enjoy the trails (there are little exercise stops along the way with equipment, if that excites you) but the major draw for my little one is the splash pad.
I LOVE this place. I recently decided to explore my area more and take my pups to a new place to walk every week and last week we discovered and deeply enjoyed this state park. There can be 6 people parked and you won't pass anyone on the trail.
I absolutely love bringing my 3 toddlers here to cool off in the summer! It's not too sunny. The park is always clean. Plenty of water spouts to run under and be sprayed by. There's also plenty of picnic tables to feed the kiddos or have a snack.
This is a wonderful state forest with a splash pad and a fitness trail. We visited in the off-season, so the splash pad was not open, but in the summer it is $5 per day or $50 per season. We took the fitness trail, then crossed the road and did some of the other trails over there.
Trail conditions & character
“The fitness equipment is fun and there are some good rocks to climb along the trails.”
“Really nice place to take a leisurely walk, bring the dog!”
“Hills aren't very challenging and plenty of free parking.”
Plan your run at Warren H Manning State Forest
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, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitebillericarec.com
- Phone(978) 671-0921
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–6 PM |
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