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Cider Mill Pond Conservation Area
4.3 ★★★★☆ 19 Google reviews · Running trail in Westford, Massachusetts · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Cider Mill Pond 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 Cider Mill Pond Conservation Area
“There's a couple good size hills, but overall nice easy trails through the beautiful woods of Westford.”
It's a nice place, not to buggy. It seems to be in the middle of a couple of neighborhoods, so not too much concern of getting terribly lost. However, trails are barely marked and the map is of no use for figuring your way through there. Seems to be bike trails in there.
Gorgeous hike. Hilly and a little muddy at times. Beautiful stone walls. Attaching photos of the alleged "Indian Grinding Stone." Accurately named or not, it's a very cool rock formation.
A fairly extensive set of walking trails start here and go to Main St near the cemetery. The trails are heavily wooded. The remains of an old stone mill are near the Cider Mill Pond entrance on Lowell Rd. The town just purchased the Adams land that abuts the conversation area.
Saw a bobcat on trail sept 28th 530ish make sure your safe and more so your pets 😊 great trail though
Trail conditions & character
“There's a couple good size hills, but overall nice easy trails through the beautiful woods of Westford.”
“There are many different routes, terrain types and plenty of tree canopy on those hot summer days.”
“There's a couple good size hills, but overall nice easy trails through the beautiful woods of Westford.”
“It was always accessible but now it's officially town land.”
Plan your run at Cider Mill Pond Conservation Area
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitewestfordconservationtrust.org
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Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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