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Mass Audubon's Lake Wampanoag Wildlife Sanctuary
4.6 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · Running trail in Gardner, Massachusetts · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Mass Audubon's Lake Wampanoag Wildlife Sanctuary'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.
Relaxed refuge featuring woodsy paths and a beaver pond, plus lake views and meadows. Secluded, bird-filled trails are fit for families and seniors.
What runners say about Mass Audubon's Lake Wampanoag Wildlife Sanctuary
“The grounds are clean and well maintained.”
“Meadow paths and woods paths make for beautiful scenery.”
“trails are well marked, with signs at trail intersections and frequent blue/yellow discs indicating trail leads away/toward parking.”
“Lovely and quiet with short hikes, though was a shame you couldn't get to the nearby lake on the trail.”
“Nice place to walk, easy trails that take you through woods, meadow and pond side.”
NIce field for watching tree swallows. The paths are well marked . Check out the huge beaver lodge. I even heard some loon calls from nearby Lake Wampanoag.
This is such a beautiful place. Open fields, thick woods, wetlands, and even the quintessential old New England stone walls throughout. I didn't even do the entire loop. Can't wait to go back.
Beautiful spot for a peaceful quiet walk. If you're quiet enough, you may see beavers working on theor home, deer grazing, and swallows skimming the wildflowers. In the spring time it is it a tick fest, but anything outside of spring and early summer is great
Nice easy hike with lots of options on the distance you travel. Meadow paths and woods paths make for beautiful scenery. The grounds are clean and well maintained.
Trail conditions & character
“Lovely and quiet with short hikes, though was a shame you couldn't get to the nearby lake on the trail.”
“Started with the Meadow Loop (outer trail), then Moosewood Trail to the Woodland Loop Trail, back to finish the Moosewood Loop, then added the Pondshore Loop.”
“Meadow paths and woods paths make for beautiful scenery.”
“trails are well marked, with signs at trail intersections and frequent blue/yellow discs indicating trail leads away/toward parking.”
“trails are well marked, with signs at trail intersections and frequent blue/yellow discs indicating trail leads away/toward parking.”
Plan your run at Mass Audubon's Lake Wampanoag Wildlife Sanctuary
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- Websitemassaudubon.org
- Phone+1 978-464-2712
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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