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Deborah and Roger Richardson Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · Running trail in Attleboro, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Deborah and Roger Richardson Nature Preserve'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.
Well-maintained hike-and-trails for families through meadows and woods, featuring an old garden and fairy houses.
What runners say about Deborah and Roger Richardson Nature Preserve
“Peaceful, well-maintained trail through woods, fields and a nicely boardwalked swamp.”
“What a beautiful, peaceful place to hike or just sit and relax.”
“Well marked and maintained trails, great for families and doggos!”
“Peaceful, well-maintained trail through woods, fields and a nicely boardwalked swamp.”
Great place to hike in. There's some incline on the paths but not too much.
One of the best hiking spots in all of Attleboro. A historical gem. Beautifully maintained areas and a wide variety of scenery. Two big meadows, a nice long loop through varied woods, lots of information plates to augment the experience.
Great little hike, our 4 year old loved it! 2 trails that bring you through meadows, a red maple swamp and tons of wildlife. We saw turkey roosts, spots where deer bedded down, humming birds, hawks and a ton of bees and butterflies. Made for a great quick little morning hike!
Very easy and relaxing walk. Alot of history in the beginning with a detailed description of who lived there and photos to go along with it. Fairy houses randomly along the trail add to the experience.
Trail conditions & character
“What a beautiful, peaceful place to hike or just sit and relax.”
“Peaceful, well-maintained trail through woods, fields and a nicely boardwalked swamp.”
“Two big meadows, a nice long loop through varied woods, lots of information plates to augment the experience.”
“Well marked and maintained trails, great for families and doggos!”
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The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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
- Websiteattleborolandtrust.org
- Phone+1 508-223-3060
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–6 pm |
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