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Mill Pond Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 83 Google reviews · Running trail in Ashland, Massachusetts · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Mill Pond Park'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 park offering trails, waterfalls and scenic bridges, as well as picnic tables.
What runners say about Mill Pond Park
“Lovely paths, stunning views, several walking bridges, waterfalls, picnic tables and lilly pads.”
“This is a beautiful serene gem on the north edge of Downtown Ashland.”
A small yet enjoyable walk or hike with some nice surrounding accents like the wooden bridge. It's especially scenic in the fall and summer seasons. Aerial photography by: AtoD Media | Design & Drone Services
Beautiful park with about half a mile well maintained walking trail. There are benches as well. This is a hidden gem in Ashland, very people knew about this place. Very nice for a quick anytime in the day.
Tiny and beautiful. This little patch of densely wooded paths is really a nice escape from the hustle and bustle. You can walk all the paths in just 10 or 15 minutes, but you feel like you have entered a fairy 🧚 kingdom, with dense ferns growing under the trees, and the boardwalk/deck where you can look over the…
Awesome hidden gem! Just the right thing for a few hour weekday getaway! Well maintained trails, perfect to experience some fall colors!
Trail conditions & character
“Lovely paths, stunning views, several walking bridges, waterfalls, picnic tables and lilly pads.”
“This is a beautiful serene gem on the north edge of Downtown Ashland.”
“It's a free park with about 8 parking spots.”
Plan your run at Mill Pond Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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
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