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Peabody Conservation Area
4.9 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Running trail in Lunenburg, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Peabody 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 Peabody Conservation Area
“Beautiful and well maintained trails.”
“Lots of maps and clearly marked so that you know which trails you can take.”
Great trails. Lots of maps and clearly marked so that you know which trails you can take. Loved it.
We did a February winter hike on a sunny day. There was no map posted, so we just set out on a wide snow mobile trail. That trail is so nice and flat, good for when the snow is deep or when trails are icy. I was very glad that I asked someone for directions back to the parking area or I would have gone way too far.
Hidden gem with a fun trail for kiddos. The hike was moderate for little ones. Some hills and areas with raised roots. We did the Dino loop and connected to the blue trail to make a loop. It was about 2miles. The trails are beautiful. Streams and small waterfalls. Well maintained bridges.
Great place for quiet exploration. There seems to be a misunderstanding though as the Peabody Conservation Area is WEST of Holman Street, often confused with the Lane Conservation Area as people use that parking lot to access the Peabody Conservation Area.
Trail conditions & character
“I was very glad that I asked someone for directions back to the parking area or I would have gone way too far.”
“We did the Dino loop and connected to the blue trail to make a loop.”
“Well marked trails, great for a short guiet hike, plenty of parking.”
Plan your run at Peabody 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
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitenorthcountylandtrust.org
- Phone(978) 466-3900
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–7:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–7:30 PM |
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