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DCR Trail at Wellesley Office Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Running trail in Wellesley, Massachusetts · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from DCR Trail at Wellesley Office Park'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.

Paved

What runners say about DCR Trail at Wellesley Office Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (5 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Very short trail behind industrial office park. Nice and cool but buggy. Difficult to see water due to over growth. Nice little trail if you've near by. Dogs welcome with stations for baggies and throwing away waste.

★★★★☆ — Kp , Aug 2025

Paved walking path along the river. Short (maybe a 1/2 mile), but pretty with two little piers and views of the water along the way. Perfect for a lunch break or a walk between appointments.

★★★★★ — Kate , Aug 2022

I have only recently discovered this trail during the winter though it has been here for a couple of years. It consists of a level paved path with wooden bridges and is accessible to all abilities.

★★★★★ — Rob , Mar 2021

This is a “rubber” paved trail.. along the river.. might be your only chance in MA to see one

★★★★★ — Andy , May 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 5 reviews →

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.

🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“It consists of a level paved path with wooden bridges and is accessible to all abilities.”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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.
  • Websiteraydunetz.com
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Hours

Monday 6 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–10 PM
Thursday 6 AM–10 PM
Friday 6 AM–10 PM
Saturday 6 AM–10 PM
Sunday 6 AM–10 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 DCR Trail at Wellesley Office Park

Wellesley, Massachusetts

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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.