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Sanford Farm

4.9 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Running trail in Nantucket, Massachusetts · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface: Crushed gravel
Distance: Not reported
Shape: Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Access: Posted hours

Confirmed from Sanford Farm'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.

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Crushed gravelScenicFlat & fast

What runners say about Sanford Farm

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (8 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“This is such a beautiful walk You can choose to go halfway or continue to the ocean!”

Sanford Farm has a nice gravel trail system for bike riding or walking. It covers a variety of ecosystems from forest to farm to ponds to bay. Not crowded at all. Can connect right off the cross island paved bike trail. Beautiful and quiet.

★★★★★ — Thor , Nov 2025

This is such a beautiful walk You can choose to go halfway or continue to the ocean! Easy, straight walk, but very beautiful and picturesque! Perfect for doggo walking!

★★★★★ — Diane , May 2026

This is one of the most beautiful places on Nantucket. From the parking area down to the beach is a 5.5 mile walk/run. Year round it never disappoints.

★★★★★ — Greg , Oct 2018

A fantastic location to walk with your dog off-leash. Wonderful pathways all the way with stunning ocean views.

★★★★★ — Thomas , Jul 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 8 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

 🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions 
“This is such a beautiful walk You can choose to go halfway or continue to the ocean!”
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 🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 2 mentions 
“Sanford Farm has a nice gravel trail system for bike riding or walking.”
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 ➖ Flat & fast 2 mentions 
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The practical stuff

AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo 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.
Websitenantucketconservation.org
Phone(508) 228-2884
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Hours

Monday	7 AM–7 PM
Tuesday	7 AM–7 PM
Wednesday	7 AM–7 PM
Thursday	7 AM–7 PM
Friday	7 AM–7 PM
Saturday	7 AM–7 PM
Sunday	7 AM–7 PM

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 Sanford Farm

118 Madaket Rd, Nantucket, MA 02554

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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.