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Brookside Conservation Area
4.1 ★★★★☆ 42 Google reviews · Running trail in Westport, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 23 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Brookside Conservation Area'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.
What runners say about Brookside Conservation Area
“Beautiful water views, but the trail disappears from time to time in the overgrowth and fallen trees.”
“But it was quiet , and I will probably come back when it is dryer.”
Beautiful walking trails with suspension bridges that opens up to a beautiful field and salt-marsh
Great place for a quick walk, nice view with a running brook inches from your feet. Quick 0.25 mile in and out trail. Cute spot for a quick waltz. Beautiful day out there today. Not too much mud/snow mess anymore
After all the rain we had recently, it was quite muddy, being that the path is right along they water. But it was quiet , and I will probably come back when it is dryer.
Beautiful water views, but the trail disappears from time to time in the overgrowth and fallen trees.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful water views, but the trail disappears from time to time in the overgrowth and fallen trees.”
“But it was quiet , and I will probably come back when it is dryer.”
“After all the rain we had recently, it was quite muddy, being that the path is right along they water.”
Plan your run at Brookside Conservation Area
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
- Distance23 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 — reported by runners
- Websitewestportlandtrust.org
- Phone+1 508-636-9228
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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