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Maple Swamp
4.8 ★★★★★ 58 Google reviews · Running trail in East Sandwich, 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 Maple Swamp'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.
Park featuring a wide variety of hiking and biking trails, from easy to challenging.
What runners say about Maple Swamp
“Well maintained and thoughtfully labeled trail that leads to some interesting focal points including a beautiful lookout with partial clearing and water views.”
“Great trails for dog walking, running, hiking and mountain biking”
“Fun hike, well marked trails, great view from the lookout.”
Great place with lots of trails for hiking. This place not only has easy trails, but it also has more strenuous trails to choose from as well.
Maple Swamp conservation land is my favorite local place to hike. It's also a popular place for mountain biking thanks to the hard work of the Cape Cod chapter of NEMBA. They have added countless trails and benches, as well as Overlook, a deck that overlooks the water and a picnic table for picnics.
Miles of walking and biking trails, through the woods in the Town of Sandwich, on Cape Cod. The name of this conservation area is deceiving. You would have a hard time locating the swamp.
Beautiful 4 miles of trails. Probably could have done 5 but didn’t have the time. Clearly marked.
Trail conditions & character
“Well maintained and thoughtfully labeled trail that leads to some interesting focal points including a beautiful lookout with partial clearing and water views.”
“Glad to see plenty of steep hills - single track and wider open carriage trails as well.”
“Great trails for dog walking, running, hiking and mountain biking”
“Fun hike, well marked trails, great view from the lookout.”
Plan your run at Maple Swamp
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 |
Running trails near East Sandwich
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Old Sandwich Game Farm Wildlife Management Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 96 reviews
Long and short hiking paths weave through woodland and a marsh in this scenic area.
