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Crow Hill Conservation Restriction

4.6 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · Running trail in Worcester, Massachusetts · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Crow Hill Conservation Restriction'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.

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What runners say about Crow Hill Conservation Restriction

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (43 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

We take our dog for a walk through Crow Hill (Claredon Street entrance) multiple times a week. It's a beautiful, serene, getaway right in the city. The hike is easy with some hills but not too steep. We have seen many deer, rabbits, birds, ducks, turtles, muskrats, and even an owl.

★★★★★ — K. , May 2023

My friends and I spent many hours at Crow Hill 70 years ago when brickmaking equipment was still rusting away. On a walk today I spotted two individual white tail deer and an inquisitive pair.

★★★★★ — Jack , Sep 2022

Beautiful pocket of wild in a busy city! Wildlife, crickets, views, and trails.

★★★★★ — Colin , Aug 2019

Great set of trails, plenty of parking at multiple trail heads. Different types of terrain, elevation and views. Pretty well blazed. If I lived closer, I would visit again.

★★★★★ — David , May 2025

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

⛰️ Hills / elevation 7 mentions

“My friends and I spent many hours at Crow Hill 70 years ago when brickmaking equipment was still rusting away.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“It's a beautiful, serene, getaway right in the city.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

“It's a small area to walk and see a bit of nature, only limited by schedule, free open parking.”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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 — reported by runners
  • Websiteworcesterma.gov
  • Phone+1 508-799-1400
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 5 am–9:30 pm
Tuesday 5 am–9:30 pm
Wednesday 5 am–9:30 pm
Thursday 5 am–9:30 pm
Friday 5 am–9:30 pm
Saturday 5 am–9:30 pm
Sunday 5 am–9:30 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Crow Hill Conservation Restriction

6 Stratfield St, Worcester, MA 01604

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.