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Jordan Pond Walking Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Running trail in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Jordan Pond Walking 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.

MixedLit at nightStroller / ADATrailhead parking

What runners say about Jordan Pond Walking Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (25 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Lovely pond , half the trail is paved and half is unpaved. It’s well maintained and park goers are polite. there are a few benches around the park. You can sit and relax and enjoy the view.

★★★★★ — Ashwin , Oct 2023

Nice trail around a pond. Half paved, half dirt path. Muddy at some parts but easily avoidable.

★★★★★ — David , Jun 2025

Nice walking path on a hot day , very shady . A few benches if you care to sit . A hidden jewel .

★★★★★ — Dan , Sep 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 25 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“Lovely pond , half the trail is paved and half is unpaved.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“Half paved, half dirt path.”

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💡 Lit for night running

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Jordan Pond Walking Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • 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.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websiteshrewsburyma.gov
  • Phone(508) 841-8503
  • Social Facebook

Where to find Jordan Pond Walking Trail

32 Ridgeland Rd, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.