Home › Massachusetts › Taunton › Friends of Boyden Refuge
Friends of Boyden Refuge
4.6 ★★★★★ 249 Google reviews · Running trail in Taunton, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Friends of Boyden Refuge'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.
Recreational park offering trails for hiking and bird watching, plus picnic tables.
What runners say about Friends of Boyden Refuge
“It has clear walking paths and is very well maintained.”
“Love walking here , peaceful, and beautiful The paths are a bit icy now hopefully will be walkable soon Spring will be great”
“Nice family friendly place close to home”
“If I was a dog,I would want to go for a walk here everyday although I really love the park as human too 😅 Cute things all over the park that will warm up your heart.”
This is my favorite place in the area to bring my dogs for trail walks. It has clear walking paths and is very well maintained. I enjoy the fact that they have so many different trails. They have a few quick paths for when your short on time, or you can walk the 3 mile dam trail.
Love this walk. 3miles roundtrip to a damn waterfall and back. The kids love it the dogs love it
I hike here everyday. Hike is 3 miles long. If you make it to the end their is an amazing surprise waiting. It is breathe taking. And their is a pine trail. It has a beautiful scenery. And alot of wildlife. And you can bring your own canoe in the river. Perfect place to take your family.
Cutest park ever! If I was a dog,I would want to go for a walk here everyday although I really love the park as human too 😅 Cute things all over the park that will warm up your heart. Free parking and a seating area for warmer days.
Trail conditions & character
“Love walking here , peaceful, and beautiful The paths are a bit icy now hopefully will be walkable soon Spring will be great”
“If I was a dog,I would want to go for a walk here everyday although I really love the park as human too 😅 Cute things all over the park that will warm up your heart.”
“💩 It has been particularly bad through this winter, and there are free bags right by the parking lot!”
Plan your run at Friends of Boyden Refuge
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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websiteboydenrefuge.org
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–6 PM |
Running trails near Taunton
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Gertrude M. Boyden Wildlife Sanctuary
4.6 ★★★★★ 250 reviews
Sprawling spot for walks along the river and through the woods with picnic tables and a waterfall.
First Street Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 60 reviews
Park featuring a playground, basketball courts and picnic tables, plus grassy areas.
Taunton Green
4.3 ★★★★☆ 448 reviews
Park featuring seating areas and war memorials, hosting seasonal events.
Sweets Knoll State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 106 reviews
This riverfront state park features peaceful nature trails through woodlands & native wildlife.