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Skunknett River Wildlife Sanctuary
4.4 ★★★★☆ 82 Google reviews · Running trail in Osterville, Massachusetts · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Skunknett River Wildlife Sanctuary'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 Skunknett River Wildlife Sanctuary
“Easy for small kids, well-kept trails, good map at the trailhead, ~6 parking spots.”
.get five stars but close. Could have more parking but very peaceful no jogging no bicycles no dogs no nothing but you the wildlife in a small long path, with assorted wildlife
This is a pleasant nature walk around a secluded pond on gently rolling hills. Just be sure to bring your bug spray or you will surely be eaten alive!
Very nice area to walk. Mostly flat, pretty easy hike. There was a nice map of some trails at the trail head and a small parking area.
Beautiful and calming on a rainy day. Many trails to chose and not busy, only saw one other person.
Trail conditions & character
“Could have more parking but very peaceful no jogging no bicycles no dogs no nothing but you the wildlife in a small long path, with assorted wildlife”
“Could have more parking but very peaceful no jogging no bicycles no dogs no nothing but you the wildlife in a small long path, with assorted wildlife”
“There is a nice bench overlooking the water very romantic”
“Great loop to take a family hike and reconnect with nature.”
Plan your run at Skunknett River Wildlife Sanctuary
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemassaudubon.org
- Phone+1 508-362-7475
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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 |
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