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World War II Veterans Memorial Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · Running trail in Mansfield, Massachusetts · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 6.6 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from World War II Veterans Memorial 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.
Well-maintained trail for walking, biking and skating that's kid-friendly.
What runners say about World War II Veterans Memorial Trail
“The path is very well maintained and I’m so happy to have found a local spot to skate”
“I've been walking my do here in the mornings, definitely a great place for a peaceful walk, bike, or run.”
I walk this path regularly in all seasons. Attached are pictures from spring 2022
I love this trail! The majority of it is pavement but there is a small section that is gravel, which is great if you have bad knees like me.
Great place to roller skate and roller blade outdoors! There were many people walking and riding bikes but everyone was respectful of each others space. The path is very well maintained and I’m so happy to have found a local spot to skate
I like this place so much that I walk it through even winter when both sides of the path are covered with high snow piles.
Trail conditions & character
“I've been walking my do here in the mornings, definitely a great place for a peaceful walk, bike, or run.”
“The majority of it is pavement but there is a small section that is gravel, which is great if you have bad knees like me.”
Plan your run at World War II Veterans Memorial Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance6.6 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitetraillink.com
- Phone(508) 851-6458
- Social Facebook
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