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Mainstone Farm Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Running trail in Wayland, Massachusetts · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Mainstone Farm Trailhead'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.
What runners say about Mainstone Farm Trailhead
“Beautiful woods trails for walking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing or running.”
“The trails are well marked and maintained and there are lots of wayfinder maps along the way.”
“It is easy trail hiking through the woods.”
“I walk my dog there often and you can allow your dog off leash if they're friendly and respectful.”
Great old growth pine forest walking trails. Sparsely attended. Good spot
Mainstone Farm trails are wonderful! Not very crowded, and the people you meet are usually happy to be out and very friendly. I walk my dog there often and you can allow your dog off leash if they're friendly and respectful. Several ponds and other water sources for your pooch to slack his/her thirst.
Beautiful vistas and relaxing trail. There are several options, we took the red trail it was 4.5 miles. With kids we took about 2.5 hours. The talk trees keep the temperature low in summer to make the trail very easy on you. Give it a try, just watch out when you have to cross rice road.
Beautiful woods trails for walking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing or running. Very clear, recently updated maps throughout the trails. Many options of paths to take.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful woods trails for walking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing or running.”
“I walk my dog there often and you can allow your dog off leash if they're friendly and respectful.”
“The trails are well marked and maintained and there are lots of wayfinder maps along the way.”
Plan your run at Mainstone Farm Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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