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Fox Park Trail

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Distance:
1.0 Mile / 1.6 km
Type:
Out-and-Back
Difficulty:
Easy
Time to Hike:
~30 minutes
Features:
Surface Type:
Dirt
Park:
Upper Charles River Reservation
Town:
Waltham, Massachusetts
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42.359306, -71.256643
Added:
August 28, 2017
Updated:
November 02, 2021
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19'

Total Change
49'

Ascent
56'

Descent

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Key Takeaways

  • Fox Park Trail in Waltham, MA offers a short, easy 1-mile out-and-back hike along the Charles River.
  • The trail is relatively secluded, primarily known to locals and Brandeis University students.
  • Leashed dogs and biking are permitted on the trail, making it suitable for various outdoor activities.

Fox Park Trail

Fox Park is a small area along the Charles River in Waltham Massachusetts and hosts an easy 1 mile hike. The trail itself leads from the southern end of Fox Park, out to the Charles River, and ends in the north section of Fox Park - or vice versa. The trail itself is about 0.6 miles one-way, so plan for a 1 mile out-and-back trip.

Because of the lack of main entrances this park is not well-known except by people that live in the area and the students of Brandeis. 

This trail is recommended for a quiet stroll.

Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and their waste should be carried out by the hiker.

Biking
Biking is permitted along this trail.
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