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Leadmine Mountain Trail (Main Entrance)
4.7 ★★★★★ 191 Google reviews · Running trail in Sturbridge, Massachusetts · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Leadmine Mountain Trail (Main Entrance)'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.
Tranquil hiking area with gravel tracks around a scenic pond and through woodland.
What runners say about Leadmine Mountain Trail (Main Entrance)
“Trails appear to be well maintained.”
“The granite shelf sticks right out of the top of the hill making for a really beautiful and interesting hike.”
“An excellent trail system of well marked hardened gravel roads and paths.”
“Depending on the time of the year, it can be nice and quiet or sound like you are standing right next to 84 (guess depends on the weather and which way the wind is blowing?”
“Trails for all levels from wheelchair on up.”
I love this spot! The flat easy to hike paths and the smaller more challenging woodsy ones are all beautiful. If you have just a short time you can do a loop or you could spend two hours exploring all the paths. So much to explore! The turquoise pond is amazing. I spent 30 minutes just watching turtles play on a log.
An excellent trail system of well marked hardened gravel roads and paths. Sturdy well built bridges and information kiosks add to the experience here. These trails are on the edges and through the middle of an old native graphite mine that was eventually associated with HD Thoreau’s family pencil business.
We walked the Arbitus trail. Nice and wide, easy to navigate even if you have special needs. There is one area that is uphill but not steep. The blue lagoon is a highlight along with the stone pillars. The kids had a great time ages 5-17.
A favorite in town. Great for kids. Quite a few different trails. Can be a quick hike or take several trails for a longer hike. Some flat and very easy and a couple that are a bit more challenging. Can get buggy (you are in the woods after all) so be sure to wear some bug repellent if that bothers you.
Trail conditions & character
“The granite shelf sticks right out of the top of the hill making for a really beautiful and interesting hike.”
“Depending on the time of the year, it can be nice and quiet or sound like you are standing right next to 84 (guess depends on the weather and which way the wind is blowing?”
“The flat easy to hike paths and the smaller more challenging woodsy ones are all beautiful.”
“The granite shelf sticks right out of the top of the hill making for a really beautiful and interesting hike.”
“Some flat gravel pathways, some more hilly/rooty sections but not advanced/steep terrain.”
“If you have just a short time you can do a loop or you could spend two hours exploring all the paths.”
“It’s a very kid and stroller-friendly trail, which made it a relaxing experience for the whole family.”
“An excellent trail system of well marked hardened gravel roads and paths.”
“This trail brings you right back to the main trail going to the parking lot.”
Plan your run at Leadmine Mountain Trail (Main Entrance)
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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitetreksturbridge.org
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