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Crowes Pasture Conservation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 131 Google reviews · Running trail in East Dennis, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Crowes Pasture 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.
Sandy beach and mudflat destination that offers off-road vehicle access for a permit fee.
What runners say about Crowes Pasture Conservation Area
“Beautiful scenery, but narrow paths with lots or poison ivy, so watch your step!”
“Fantastic bayside beach that is dog friendly and you don't even need to pay to park (almost afraid to spread the word too much!”
Fantastic bayside beach that is dog friendly and you don't even need to pay to park (almost afraid to spread the word too much!). We visited around 2pm on a Wednesday in mid-August and there were plenty of parking spaces.
A great place to take your dog year-round (unless endangered birds are nesting, check out the Dennis social media pages before making the trip with your dog in early/mid summer). Beautiful views and a peaceful walk. You can see the oyster farm in action too, which is neat.
Haven't been here in 5 years! Loved every minute on that beach!!! Gorgeous! Would love to find my way back this summer...I do recall driving down a path road and past a cemetery? Any help would be great!
Such a beautiful place. Road going in is dirt but u do not need 4 wheel drive to check out the conservation there is a parking area and paths r well defined try to go at low tide because once u get through the path is a absolutely beautiful beach to walk at low tide.
Trail conditions & character
“Always a few other people and a couple of cars, but plenty of unobstructed views.”
“We visited around 2pm on a Wednesday in mid-August and there were plenty of parking spaces.”
“A great place to take your dog year-round (unless endangered birds are nesting, check out the Dennis social media pages before making the trip with your dog in early/mid summer).”
“It doesn't look like there's any restrooms around at any of the parking areas.”
Plan your run at Crowes Pasture Conservation Area
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, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone+1 508-394-8300
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
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