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Ryder Conservation Land at Wakeby Pond
4.7 ★★★★★ 101 Google reviews · Running trail in Sandwich, Massachusetts · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Ryder Conservation Land at Wakeby Pond'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.
Peaceful walking trails within a preserve known for clean beaches and tranquil lake shores.
What runners say about Ryder Conservation Land at Wakeby Pond
“Very clean and Mashpee wakeby Lake is the biggest on Cape cod.”
“Quiet park /lake with clean beaches.”
I have been hiking at Ryder since 1979, great area to walk the dog. Caution, hunting for deer during shot gun season I believe is still allowed. Suggest hiking in the Lowell Holly reservation where hunting is not.
Love the beach and the trails. Many of people walking their dogs without leashes. If you plan to walk your dogs around, be mentally prepared.
I absolutely love the trails back in here. Well defined, clean and quiet.
Love it. Very clean and Mashpee wakeby Lake is the biggest on Cape cod. Boating is excellent . The Sandwich Beach side is a good place to picknik if you explore and go off the beaten path.
Trail conditions & character
“I have been hiking at Ryder since 1979, great area to walk the dog.”
Plan your run at Ryder Conservation Land at Wakeby Pond
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- Websitesandwichmass.org
- Phone(508) 888-4361
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Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Running trails near Sandwich
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Lowell Holly Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 100 reviews
Park featuring a peaceful beach, clear pond water, well-maintained paths and woodland views.
