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Mass Audubon's Pierpont Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary
4.5 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Running trail in Dudley, 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 Pierpont Meadow 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.
Wildlife refuge offering a kid-friendly hike, trails, and wildflowers.
What runners say about Mass Audubon's Pierpont Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary
“Beautiful and peaceful walk with a small lake at the end where on a good day you can see the beavers swimming.”
I recently visited this sanctuary with a friend for a short hike for the first time. It's a nice spot with a few trails to explore. One leads around a meadow while two others loop through the woods and the main trail leads to the shore of Pierpont Meadow Pond. There's another pond overlook off one of the other trails.
Nice little hike , definitely wanna come back when the lupine is in bloom . Saw the most fish I've seen down here since I've visited ( no fishing) also says there's a cabin for rent .. looked at the map and didn't see a cabin on the hike . But if there really is one I'd definitely rent it
day 1 (14may24), sanctuary 3: small sanctuary, a couple of loop trails off of there-and-back main trail. common yellowthroat (warbler) in hedgerow between trail and hayfield. hummingbird (in mid may!) poking around fruiting structure of clayton's interrupted fern at edge of field.
A great little nature walk area. The views of the meadows and hearing the birds was the best experience. The trails are short and you can walk every trail in under 2 hours. I highly recommend stopping by if you are in the area.
Trail conditions & character
“The parking area is decent sized but not huge.”
“Beautiful and peaceful walk with a small lake at the end where on a good day you can see the beavers swimming.”
“There is up hill and down hill to get to the pond but it is not steep.”
“It was hard to not be tempted to bring my dogs there but I am aware how important it is not to bring your dog.”
“Beautiful and peaceful walk with a small lake at the end where on a good day you can see the beavers swimming.”
“One leads around a meadow while two others loop through the woods and the main trail leads to the shore of Pierpont Meadow Pond.”
Plan your run at Mass Audubon's Pierpont Meadow 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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