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Mass Audubon's Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary

4.6 ★★★★★ 600 Google reviews · Running trail in Sharon, Massachusetts · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Mass Audubon's Moose Hill 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.

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What runners say about Mass Audubon's Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (600 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 11 mentions

“The trails wind through beautiful woodlands, serene wetlands, and offer stunning views that change with the seasons.”

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“Beautiful trails, great for running.”

🪧 well-marked 4 mentions

“I got to sample a good selection of the trails here, all the intersections are well marked.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“The trails wind through beautiful woodlands, serene wetlands, and offer stunning views that change with the seasons.”

My new favorite local hike! This is a pretty easy 1.5 mile hike to the outlook. I was surprised by how amazing the views were from a local spot, I felt like I was up in NH. I will be headed back to try other trails soon!

★★★★★ — Jeff , Aug 2023

Wonderful area for hiking and checking out some great flora and fauna. Great trails that are well-marked. Lots of area to explore so I am looking forward to coming back and trying out some of the other loops. Don’t forgot to put on some bug spray because there are lots of flying buzzing insects!

★★★★★ — Ayon , May 2021

Our family LOVES Moose Hill! We discovered it soon after moving to Canton and now take regular hikes on the miles of trails. The trials themselves are well maintained, taking you through different backdrops of forest, wildflowers, bluffs, and along boardwalks over ponds, it is truly enjoyable and you can easily take…

★★★★★ — Michelle , Sep 2024

Moose Trail is a very serene hiking trail. The paths are wide and clear of debris. There is a very beautiful cliffside view at the top. It is a gradual incline going in and then the opposite gradually declining on the way out. I would recommend good footwear.

★★★★★ — Dave , Sep 2024

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 24 mentions

“The trails wind through beautiful woodlands, serene wetlands, and offer stunning views that change with the seasons.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 11 mentions

“Path can get rocky and wet and there is a few hundred feet of elevation depending on the trails you choose.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 4 mentions

“Path can get rocky and wet and there is a few hundred feet of elevation depending on the trails you choose.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“Lots of shade on the trails and in the parking lot, and picnic tables nearby where you park.”

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📏 Mile markers 4 mentions

“I got to sample a good selection of the trails here, all the intersections are well marked.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“The trails wind through beautiful woodlands, serene wetlands, and offer stunning views that change with the seasons.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“Lots of shade on the trails and in the parking lot, and picnic tables nearby where you park.”

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🪵 Boardwalk 2 mentions

“There are also sections of boardwalk that keeps you above the muddy swampy areas.”

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🚻 Restrooms

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Plan your run at Mass Audubon's Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitemassaudubon.org
  • Phone+1 781-784-5691
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 9 am–4 pm
Wednesday 9 am–4 pm
Thursday 9 am–4 pm
Friday 9 am–4 pm
Saturday 9 am–4 pm
Sunday 9 am–4 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Mass Audubon's Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary

293 Moose Hill Pkwy, Sharon, MA 02067

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.