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William Lloyd Garrison Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Running trail in Newburyport, Massachusetts · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from William Lloyd Garrison Trail'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.

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PavedOpen 24hScenic

What runners say about William Lloyd Garrison Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (12 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Great walk with views of Merrimack and Historic postings and beautiful views of Chain bridge.”

Really nice paved bike/walking trail. It starts at the back of the greyhound bus stop parking lot. The trail takes you over the John Greenleaf Whittier Bridge with some nice views along the way.

★★★★☆ — Danny , Apr 2021

I love this trail. It brings easy transport from port to Amesbury, and is also beautiful.

★★★★★ — Ty , Jul 2023

Great walk with views of Merrimack and Historic postings and beautiful views of Chain bridge. There is walking and a great biking paved trail. Highway noise is abundant.

★★★★★ — Skrilla , Mar 2026

Paved Bike/Walking/Running trail. It goes across the Merrimack River. It is right next to the highway, so it can be loud, but it has nice views.

★★★★★ — Joshua , Sep 2024

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“The trail takes you over the John Greenleaf Whittier Bridge with some nice views along the way.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 4 mentions

“There is walking and a great biking paved trail.”

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Plan your run at William Lloyd Garrison Trail

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 William Lloyd Garrison Trail

Newburyport, Massachusetts

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Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

4.4 ★★★★☆ 38 reviews

Newburyport, MA

1.8 miles away

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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.