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Leadmine Mountain Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 108 Google reviews · Running trail in Sturbridge, Massachusetts · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 50 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Leadmine Mountain 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.
Popular site for hiking featuring glacial erratic boulders and tranquil ponds, along with waterfalls and streams.
What runners say about Leadmine Mountain Trail
“Trails are well-maintained and offer a good variety of distances and difficulties from paves and wheelchair accessible to the rugged terrain of the third picture.”
“The veiws vary from scenic forest veiws, streams, a nice little field (great for a picnic), a little beach, some amateur rock climbing off trail, and a look at the solar fields.”
“Simple well maintained wide trail trail system is well marked and a joy to walk or hike.”
“There is a Sandy section with muscle shells scattered and there is a beautiful wooden bridge that goes over a serene stream.”
This place is the real deal. There's an aquifer fed pond that has an amazing aqua and emerald color due to the minerals coming up from deep within the aquifer. The trails are very nice as well. This place is a gem to be found
Perfect for an hour or two (or more) hike easy to mid difficulty. Great marked trails!
This is truly a hidden gem. The short walk to the emerald lagoon is nicely maintained. If you park at the 10 Shattuck Rd #3 lot you can either take the trail that goes to the right when you begin or you can continue straight down the semi paved road and just continue to stay straight and you will come up on the…
A very cool hiking trail to visit. There is a cool pond that looks green at certain points. Definitely worth checking out if you are in the Sturbridge area.
Trail conditions & character
“The veiws vary from scenic forest veiws, streams, a nice little field (great for a picnic), a little beach, some amateur rock climbing off trail, and a look at the solar fields.”
“Free parking at 3 different parking lots with connecting trails to Heins & Leadmine properties.”
“Amazing spot to go hiking, walk your dog, take the family, or just go get some fresh air.”
“Met a person here for the first time and no murdering took place and that was a great start to the hike 9/10 trails too they seem bike accessible and there's far more than 2.”
“There is a Sandy section with muscle shells scattered and there is a beautiful wooden bridge that goes over a serene stream.”
“Simple well maintained wide trail trail system is well marked and a joy to walk or hike.”
“This is such a beautiful area to hike and did a complete loop and extended it a bit.”
Plan your run at Leadmine Mountain Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- Loop distance50 mi back to where you parked. 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitesturbridgetrails.org
Running trails near Sturbridge
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Leadmine Mountain Trail (Main Entrance)
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Heins Farm Trail
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