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Wilson Mountain Reservation
4.5 ★★★★★ 229 Google reviews · Running trail in Dedham, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Wilson Mountain Reservation'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.
Family-friendly and dog-friendly tract featuring two marked paths through woods and rocky terrain and a hilltop vista.
What runners say about Wilson Mountain Reservation
“Free parking, restroom, drinking water, beautiful of you from Summit”
“Norris Reservation in Norwell is very similar ( except flat) and it provides free maps and all of the trails are clearly marked.”
“Our dog absolutely loves this; the reservation has small streams and mini ponds that cut across the blue trail, which is perfect for her to skinny dip and cool down in the summers.”
1. Great Spot for short hikes! 🧗♀️ 2. Pet FriendLy 🐶 3. EasY to NaviGate 🧭
First time visiting. First impressions; Easy parking and off street access. Trails are wide and in pretty good shape. Both start out at an incline but not steep so that most people could handle them.
My favorite trail running spot. A 1 mile loop that tests your endurance and coordination. Close to home and even just walking the trails never fails to put me in a good mood!
A great trail for a short hike. We have done it in almost all seasons and it's usually well-maintained. Our dog absolutely loves this; the reservation has small streams and mini ponds that cut across the blue trail, which is perfect for her to skinny dip and cool down in the summers.
Trail conditions & character
“Our dog absolutely loves this; the reservation has small streams and mini ponds that cut across the blue trail, which is perfect for her to skinny dip and cool down in the summers.”
“We found the hike through the book "60 Hikes Within 60 Miles of Boston" a great resource if you want more to hike than just the Blue Hills.”
“Free parking, restroom, drinking water, beautiful of you from Summit”
“Free parking, restroom, drinking water, beautiful of you from Summit”
“The primary loop is about two miles long with well worn paths makes this more of a walk in the woods rather than a true hike.”
“Some nice tame trails, and some decently rocky and steep ones.”
“We took the one to the left and I never saw another trail marker.”
Plan your run at Wilson Mountain Reservation
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.
- Websitemass.gov
- Phone+1 617-698-1802
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–6 pm |
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