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North Dike - Wachusett Reservoir
4.8 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Running trail in Lancaster, Massachusetts · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of North Dike - Wachusett Reservoir yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
Tranquil open space with views and a walking path, plus a reservoir to fish in.
What runners say about North Dike - Wachusett Reservoir
“Large, well-maintained open area for walking next to the reservoir”
“Probably one of the most beautiful locations in the area.”
“Great place for walking or jogging.”
“I seen a few people relaxing in some chairs while fishing, it looked so peaceful.”
Great open space for walking and picnicking. Street parking on the side of the main road
Great scenes while a peaceful walk ...it's so important to keep places like this liter free ...please let's do our parts to keep our land clean !
Very beautiful, we really enjoyed the walk. This is the kind of place you can fish at apparently. I seen a few people relaxing in some chairs while fishing, it looked so peaceful. There was no garbage on the ground it was relatively clean. It’s great to come just as the sun is beginning to set.
Beautiful trail along the reservoir. Peaceful and flat. Great for walking or running. Sadly, not accessible for handicapped.
Trail conditions & character
“Probably one of the most beautiful locations in the area.”
“I seen a few people relaxing in some chairs while fishing, it looked so peaceful.”
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The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
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