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Douglas S. Westgate Conservation Area
4.4 ★★★★☆ 21 Google reviews · Running trail in West Wareham, Massachusetts · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Douglas S. Westgate 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 Douglas S. Westgate Conservation Area
“Beautiful scenery and amazing walking trails.”
“This hike has well marked trails.”
Beautiful scenery and amazing walking trails. But make sure to get and use tick spray
Great hike with choices of direction here and there. A Brook runs thru it. Cranberry Bogs of yesteryear.
Nice big open trails, wild turkeys hanging around, and clean and peaceful.
This hike has well marked trails. The paths wind alongside a river, cranberry bogs, swamp land and past old New England stone wall boundary markers. The rails tend to be muddy so wear hiking boots or waterproof shoes. Though there are boardwalks and bridges at points there are still some parts that have deep mud.
Trail conditions & character
“The rails tend to be muddy so wear hiking boots or waterproof shoes.”
Plan your run at Douglas S. Westgate Conservation Area
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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