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Heins Farm Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 64 Google reviews · Running trail in Sturbridge, Massachusetts · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 50 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Heins Farm Trail'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.
Three looped hiking trails through serene conservation land with forests & fields.
What runners say about Heins Farm Trail
“It was a beautiful day and we did the Staffordshire trail, it was lovely and all members of our retired group of 5 made it fine”
“Great spot to go hiking, well marked and clear paths.”
Refreshing place to walk. Trails are great. Nice mix of habitats. Thank you to all who make this place enjoyable for visitors!
There is parking for this spot. It is a pretty easy trail to hike around. It took us about 30 minutes to complete it.
It is a pretty good trail, however there is a hole in the ground that I tripped in right before the bridge walk.
We went on 10/31/24, warmest Halloween in my lifetime. It was a beautiful day and we did the Staffordshire trail, it was lovely and all members of our retired group of 5 made it fine
Trail conditions & character
“It was a beautiful day and we did the Staffordshire trail, it was lovely and all members of our retired group of 5 made it fine”
“Easy to find, nice parking lot, great trail guides.”
“Great spot to go hiking, well marked and clear paths.”
Plan your run at Heins Farm Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- Distance50 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- 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.
- Websitesturbridgetrails.org
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