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Swan Pond Boardwalk
4.3 ★★★★☆ 57 Google reviews · Running trail in West Yarmouth, Massachusetts · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Swan Pond Boardwalk'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.
Boardwalk leading out to Swan Pond for fish and swan swimming.
What runners say about Swan Pond Boardwalk
“Beautiful place to take a short walk to benches at the end of this boardwalk overlooking Swan Pond.”
“It's far enough from the attractions that it's quiet and low traffic but in 5 minutes your in the center of it all.”
Quaint, quiet and short boardwalk on a big and calm pond. The boardwalk is a bit warped from age and use & there is plenty of graffiti and carvings on the benches. A few parking spots.
Pretty boardwalk. Not too long. Feels sturdy. Great view over the pond. Not worthy of planning your day around or anything, but if you are nearby and want a lovely view or romantic spot, this is great.
A short boardwalk with about three parking spaces. You can go and sit out on some benches that overlook Swan Pond.
Beautiful place to take a short walk to benches at the end of this boardwalk overlooking Swan Pond.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful place to take a short walk to benches at the end of this boardwalk overlooking Swan Pond.”
“Beautiful place to take a short walk to benches at the end of this boardwalk overlooking Swan Pond.”
“A short boardwalk with about three parking spaces.”
“It's far enough from the attractions that it's quiet and low traffic but in 5 minutes your in the center of it all.”
Plan your run at Swan Pond Boardwalk
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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
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