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Murkwood Conservation Area
4.3 ★★★★☆ 29 Google reviews · Running trail in East Sandwich, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Murkwood Conservation Area'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.
What runners say about Murkwood Conservation Area
“Really beautiful, excited to see the Kingfisher I could hear , went around a corner, almost ran into a very large grey coyote.”
A beautiful, serene location to enjoy gently touched lands. The trail goes far enough from the road you don't hear the cars. Bring a chair and enjoy the salt marshes at the mid-point of the trail. Remember to clean up after yourself, and leave the trail better than you found it.
Beautiful place, very peaceful. Nice breeze from the ocean, across the marsh. Excellent spot to walk your dog.
Nice trail. Fairly wide in most areas and relatively flat. A definite do-over.
Little gem of a walk with my dog alongside the salt marsh. Stay away so I can have it to myself!!!
Trail conditions & character
“Really beautiful, excited to see the Kingfisher I could hear , went around a corner, almost ran into a very large grey coyote.”
“Short, level, easy loop; see cedar forest and marshes.”
“My dog was leashed thank goodness, just be aware, plus there can be deer hunters in the late fall early winter season.”
“Nice, easy walking trail loop with salt Marsh and woodland views.”
Plan your run at Murkwood Conservation Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- Websitesandwichmass.org
- Phone(508) 833-8054
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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