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East Richardson Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 21 Google reviews · Running trail in Dracut, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from East Richardson 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.
What runners say about East Richardson Preserve
“Vast and beautiful, hilly terrain with lovely pond views.”
“Nice place to walk the trails, easy to navigate and very peaceful.”
“I personally have a dog who is not very friendly with other dogs, so we walk on leash.”
Nice place to walk the trails, easy to navigate and very peaceful. Can be a little hilly on some of the trails. Which makes a nice workout.
A little oasis of woods right here in Dracut. 45 minute loop with some elevation change. Nice view of a serene pond.
This walk is wonderful! Vast and beautiful, hilly terrain with lovely pond views. The one downside is that people tend to unleash their dogs here. I personally have a dog who is not very friendly with other dogs, so we walk on leash.
Trail conditions & character
“The one downside is that people tend to unleash their dogs here.”
“Vast and beautiful, hilly terrain with lovely pond views.”
“Vast and beautiful, hilly terrain with lovely pond views.”
“Nice place to walk the trails, easy to navigate and very peaceful.”
Plan your run at East Richardson Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitedracutma.gov
- Phone+1 978-452-1908
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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