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Edmund Hill Woods
4.4 ★★★★☆ 58 Google reviews · Running trail in Northborough, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Edmund Hill Woods' 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.
Hiking area suitable for children with frequent mention of dogs and bug spray.
What runners say about Edmund Hill Woods
“Very nice hike, clean grounds, good bridges to keep you out of muddy areas, which was useful after the recent rains we've had”
“It takes you up the hill and all the way it was well marked.”
“Rocky in spots but over all pretty easy walk/hike.”
We took Edmund Hill woods Trail which was around one mile plus and was exciting. Tall pine forest formed on the bed of glacial Lake Assabet. "Sliding" boulders on steep slopes. Numerous American Chestnut sprouts. Vernal pools. It takes you up the hill and all the way it was well marked.
We saw a fox in the middle of the day! The trails are gentle and short. The signs need some maintenance (permanent wood routed/painted, instead of laminated paper that has fallen off). Hard to get lost though, because the blazes are clearly visible on trees.
Nice place to hike w dogs but bring & use bug spray. Heavy wooded area provides lots of shade on warm days & but also lots of nats.
Great easy trail. Most all trails are pretty flat except the Summit trail. If you're in half good shape the Summit won't be challenging. I'd wear hiking boots as it can get a little muddy in parts and a little rocky. It's easy to navigate too. The trail markers aren't kept up so which trail you're on can be confusing.
Trail conditions & character
“Loved walking around the loops with my dogs; we explored for a little more than 45 minutes.”
“The trail markers aren't kept up so which trail you're on can be confusing.”
“Very nice hike, clean grounds, good bridges to keep you out of muddy areas, which was useful after the recent rains we've had”
“Wonderful walk through New England woods - over old stone walls, tall hickory, oak, maple and pine trees, up and down Edmund Hill with a chorus of songbirds for company.”
“Heavy wooded area provides lots of shade on warm days & but also lots of nats.”
Plan your run at Edmund Hill Woods
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitetown.northborough.ma.us
- Phone+1 508-393-5040 ext. 7
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–8 pm |
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