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Pod Meadow

4.6 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Running trail in Wayland, Massachusetts · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Pod Meadow'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 Pod Meadow

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (12 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Pod Meadow is an easy and wonderful place to walk with your family. It’s not difficult at all to navigate and there are all kinds of things for your children to explore and discover. Most recently, someone has been making whimsical fairy creatures and “hiding” them all over for children to find.

★★★★★ — Lm , Jul 2020

Great little hiking spot right off OCP in Wayland. All season trail - look for ski and snowshoe tracks in the winter, and enjoy a quiet shady hike in the summer. Kids love exploring the pond/marsh area and looking for creatures. Connects with the Hultman Aqueduct.

★★★★★ — Chris , Dec 2017

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 12 reviews →

Plan your run at Pod Meadow

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.
  • Websitewayland.ma.us
  • Phone+1 508-358-3669

Hours

Monday 8 am–7 pm
Tuesday 8 am–4 pm
Wednesday 8 am–4 pm
Thursday 8 am–4 pm
Friday 8 am–12:30 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Pod Meadow

Wayland, Massachusetts

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.