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Warren Woods Trail, Scarborough Land Trust
4.3 ★★★★☆ 64 Google reviews · Running trail in Scarborough, Maine · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Warren Woods Trail, Scarborough Land Trust'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 preserve offering easy, kid-friendly, and off-leash dog-friendly trails.
What runners say about Warren Woods Trail, Scarborough Land Trust
“Beautiful woods… It was very wet so bring your waterproof boots!”
“Great place for an easy hike, mostly flat trails and nice combo of being in the woods and also out in the sun!”
“So many different plants to see and the dog loves it there :)”
This is a great little local walking path with lots of curious-looking fruiting plants. It's marshy, so drape yourself in mosquito netting or drench your 80's self in deet.
Great place for an easy hike, mostly flat trails and nice combo of being in the woods and also out in the sun! So many different plants to see and the dog loves it there :)
A bit muddy during October, but worth it! Bring boots. It was beautiful. I cannot believe this little gem of a trail has been in Scarborough all along. I've driven by it dozens of times and I am so glad I finally went in and hiked it. I saw a snake and plenty of birds.
The trails are probably best viewed on drier days, or with a good pair of waterproof boots. Lots of puddles, far more than any other SLT trails. Also needs one more sign or trail marker at the midpoint of the Cranberry trail. Good trails otherwise, perfect length for a good family walk with the dog.
Trail conditions & character
“Good trails otherwise, perfect length for a good family walk with the dog.”
“Beautiful woods… It was very wet so bring your waterproof boots!”
“A lot of bugs/horseflies and very muddy, definitely bring hiking boots.”
“I kept him on-leash but you’re allowed to let dogs off-leash once you leave the parking area.”
“Also needs one more sign or trail marker at the midpoint of the Cranberry trail.”
“Great place for an easy hike, mostly flat trails and nice combo of being in the woods and also out in the sun!”
Plan your run at Warren Woods Trail, Scarborough Land Trust
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- Websitescarboroughlandtrust.org
- Phone(207) 289-1199
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–9 PM |
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