The best running trails in Essex County
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2,424
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Last updated: October 27, 2025
11
runners
1. Atlantic Road to East Main Street loop — Gloucester
7.41km
00:46
30m
30m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5
runners
2. Boxford State Forest Running Loop
12.0km
01:25
70m
70m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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4
runners
3. Ridge Trail and Saugus River Trail Loop – Breakheart Reservation
6.32km
00:49
80m
80m
Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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2
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4. Lynn Woods Reservation North Loop (long) – Lynn Woods Reservation
8.31km
00:55
50m
50m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
3
runners
5. East Harold Park State Forest 10k
9.96km
01:07
50m
50m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4
runners
6. Eden Road via South Street loop — Eden Square
4.29km
00:27
30m
20m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
1
runners
7. Willowdale State Forest East Loop
6.91km
00:49
30m
30m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
1
runners
8. Leonard Street to Brierwood Street loop — Annisquam
5.52km
00:37
80m
70m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
9. Blueberry and Moon Hill Loop in Bradley Palmer State Park
6.17km
00:45
60m
60m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
10. South Woods loop — Rockport
7.01km
00:52
60m
60m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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