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Wompatuck Main Entrance

4.8 ★★★★★ 55 Google reviews · Running trail in Hingham, Massachusetts · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Wompatuck Main Entrance'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.

Paved

State park with trails for mountain biking and hiking, plus picnic tables.

What runners say about Wompatuck Main Entrance

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (55 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Great place for a pleasurable nature walk on paved road. Especially in the summer to avoid the bugs on the trails. This place is large with substantial parking, as well as miles on miles of walking that makes repeat trips back necessary

★★★★★ — Shawn , Sep 2020

I was just there last week for four days. We had a huge campsite. Loved the space of the site. The people at the office were very nice and very helpful, as well the rangers. We had such a great time there. Tons of trails to go bike riding. We will definitely be going back soon.

★★★★★ — Beverly , May 2021

Wapatuck State Park is a great resource on the South Shore. We like to hike and bike. Biking trails are not always smooth, but everything is well signed and it's great to explore.

★★★★☆ — John , May 2026

Great park! Maintained and has great walking & biking options. Whether you're looking for paved paths or trail paths they have something that will meet your needs.

★★★★★ — Kate , Jul 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 55 reviews →

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.

🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“Whether you're looking for paved paths or trail paths they have something that will meet your needs.”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.
  • Websitemass.gov
  • Phone+1 617-895-8245

Where to find Wompatuck Main Entrance

18-2 Lazell St, Hingham, MA 02043

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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.