Running in Franklin County is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Franklin County—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 2, 2025

1. Rabbit Run Rail Bed – Quabbin Reservoir

12.7km

01:20

100m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Erving Forest Trail – Laurel Lake – Erving State Forest

7.51km

00:51

170m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Totem Trail – Mohawk Trail State Forest

3.82km

00:36

220m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Running loop from Deerfield

10.4km

01:05

60m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Running loop from Whately

20.9km

02:11

110m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Mount Toby – Mount Toby State Forest loop from Sunderland

20.0km

02:39

580m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Running loop from Sunderland

8.92km

00:56

70m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Running loop from Cherry Hill Cohousing

7.34km

00:47

60m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Baker Reservoir loop from Sirius Community

9.31km

01:01

120m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Franklin County

1. Rabbit Run Rail Bed – Quabbin Reservoir

2. Erving Forest Trail – Laurel Lake – Erving State Forest

3. Totem Trail – Mohawk Trail State Forest

4. Running loop from Deerfield

5. Running loop from Whately

6. Mount Toby – Mount Toby State Forest loop from Sunderland

7. Running loop from Sunderland

8. Running loop from Cherry Hill Cohousing

9. Baker Reservoir loop from Sirius Community

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