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Storer Conservation
4.6 ★★★★★ 129 Google reviews · Running trail in Waltham, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Storer Conservation'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.
Landscaper Frederick Olmsted designed the grounds of this 109-acre park with trails & a museum.
What runners say about Storer Conservation
“Beautiful wooded walk in a quiet, residential area.”
“Great walking trails, not super well marked but the place is small enough that you really cant get lost.”
“Lots of dogs being walked up here.”
Small, but a fun, easy place to hike with young kids. Trails are not super well marked, but it's hard to get lost given the size. Some cool wood structures to see throughout
Storer/Stonehurst is a great place to walk or run your dogs all year round. The trails are wide and well marked. The woods provide variety for dogs that like to explore and sniff. And there is a large and wonderful community of dog people.
These trails through the woods of Waltham are well-maintained by Waltham Land Trust and have varying levels of difficulty, clearly marked on the trail directory sign near the entrance. It's a great space for a family hike or to walk your pets. Note that no restrooms are available, so plan accordingly.
Good size, but not huge. Ample parking and the trail can be walked pretty quickly from end to end. Explicitly says no unleashed dogs, but saw at least 4 in the 20 or so minutes I visited.
Trail conditions & character
“Explicitly says no unleashed dogs, but saw at least 4 in the 20 or so minutes I visited.”
“Beautiful wooded walk in a quiet, residential area.”
“Great walking trails, not super well marked but the place is small enough that you really cant get lost.”
“Note that no restrooms are available, so plan accordingly.”
Plan your run at Storer Conservation
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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone(781) 314-3291
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
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