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Old Farm Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · Running trail in Northborough, Massachusetts · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Old Farm Trail'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.
Popular trail for hiking, walking and mountain biking through the woods and farmland, with scenic views and old machinery.
What runners say about Old Farm Trail
“Beautiful trail with great views and clear trails.”
“Very nice well marked path suitable for easy walking and mountain biking.”
“Very nice well marked path suitable for easy walking and mountain biking.”
Nice easy trail through the woods and through some farmland. The trail is well marked and easy to navigate. Pet friendly as well (need to leash pets though). The entrance to/parking for the trail is not well marked and not very obvious. It is right off the road and it's easy to drive past unless you look carefully.
I’m sure most of you are probably going here to see the old cars so I’ll get right down to it as someone who’s never been here before. It’s a nicely maintained trail but at some points it gets a little confusing on which way to go if you want to specifically find them.
Very nice well marked path suitable for easy walking and mountain biking. Multiple loops and dead end fishing trails intersect to make for an interesting explore of this very nice wooded spot on the edge of Marlborough. Loved my walk there in the late evening.
Not a bad but short walking trail. I would recommend that you do not bring your dogs unless they have tick protection during the summer time.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful trail with great views and clear trails.”
“I would recommend that you do not bring your dogs unless they have tick protection during the summer time.”
“Very nice well marked path suitable for easy walking and mountain biking.”
“Old Farm Trail overlaps in some areas with the Borough loop trail so there are a lot of interconnecting trails.”
Plan your run at Old Farm Trail
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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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