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Audubon Caratunk Wildlife Refuge
4.7 ★★★★★ 381 Google reviews · Running trail in Seekonk, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Audubon Caratunk Wildlife Refuge'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.
Bird-watching area with a 4-mile network of trails, plus ponds, bridges and brooks.
What runners say about Audubon Caratunk Wildlife Refuge
“The trails were all well maintained and the fall colors were spectacular.”
“If you're looking for somewhere scenic or quiet this is the place to go.”
“All trails were fairly easy (just watch your step around protruding stones and tree roots) and very well marked/blazed.”
“If you're looking for somewhere scenic or quiet this is the place to go.”
A super beautiful trail and reservation. I've taken local afternoon hikes here multiple times and it's always super gorgeous and relaxing. I recommend the perimeter loop. It's also great during the winter.
Loved the birds here. My friend had her binoculars. We saw two hawks, and all the little swallows. It was cool hearing the peepers too. The trails are marked nicely. Parking lot fills up quick. I'd stick to coming during the week. It's peaceful inside their woods.
Such a lovely, clean and well maintained place! The last time I was there it had snowed recently so it was very easy to observe animal prints and movement through the preserve. I saw the prints of deer, coyote, fox, and a bobcat.
Great outdoor space with hiking trails that follow a brook and circle a small pond two large meadows and a large variety of birds including a colony of Purple Martins.
Trail conditions & character
“If you're looking for somewhere scenic or quiet this is the place to go.”
“There are 4 different trails that all interlock together at points so you can hike at your own level and always end up at a point where it's easy to get back to the parking lot.”
“If you're looking for somewhere scenic or quiet this is the place to go.”
“All trails were fairly easy (just watch your step around protruding stones and tree roots) and very well marked/blazed.”
“However if it's rained recently upon your travels here definitely recommend wearing boots it can get muddy in some areas.”
“There are 4 different trails that all interlock together at points so you can hike at your own level and always end up at a point where it's easy to get back to the parking lot.”
“There's a bathroom at the head of the trail nearest the house on property.”
Plan your run at Audubon Caratunk Wildlife Refuge
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteasri.org
- Phone+1 401-949-5454 ext. 3201
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
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