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Felton Conservation Area
4.2 ★★★★☆ 35 Google reviews · Running trail in Marlborough, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Felton 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.
Quiet woodlands & open fields popular for hikes, picnics, cross-country skiing & birdwatching.
What runners say about Felton Conservation Area
“I was unlucky once and my pants and shoes were coated with ticks but every other time Ive had a beautiful animal experience or spotted a rare insect.”
“It's a peaceful place to go.”
It's a peaceful place to go. Their is not much to see. It was pretty, however grass is to long and their is only a weed Wacked path. When I left I picked four ticks off of me. I wish the park had more. Would I go back, nope.
Nice area to walk around, only when it is mowed. Beware of tick. Dog walkers there daily. Great wildlife with fox, rabbits, turkeys, deer and more. Travel the walking trails for an easy "hike".
Trails r nice. The field is wet with puddles in certain sections because the spring has come to life from all the rain. Sneakers aren't a good choice in the field. Waterproof footwear is advised in that section
Beautiful area to walk around, but beware of dog poop and ticks. Three ticks (that I've found so far) came home with me
Trail conditions & character
“I was unlucky once and my pants and shoes were coated with ticks but every other time Ive had a beautiful animal experience or spotted a rare insect.”
“I wouldn't recommend bringing a dog here when its spring (tick time)”
Plan your run at Felton Conservation Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- Websitema-marlborough.civicplus.com
Hours
| Monday | 6:10 AM–11:17 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:10 AM–11:17 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:10 AM–11:17 PM |
| Thursday | 6:10 AM–11:17 PM |
| Friday | 6:10 AM–11:17 PM |
| Saturday | 6:10 AM–11:17 PM |
| Sunday | 6:10 AM–11:17 PM |
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