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The Bogs
4.7 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Running trail in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from The Bogs' 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 The Bogs
This is a great place to bike! Along the boundaries of the former cranberry bogs and Some wooded paths. Many turtles, dragonflies, birds, and butterflies! No marked trails, but a map is readily available online. Be aware The paths are dirt and grass. mountain bike tires are more suitable for this trail.
This place is great if you want a nice walk in some nature and if you go into the woods there are a lot of tasks back there and it's a really good place to clear your head
It used to have anetwork trails around it but flattened it out and took all the growth away. It was an old bog and now has 2 loops around instead of 4-5 before the change. It's still a good walk and concentrated the little ponds to bigg ones..lots of birds too.
Great place to relax and enjoy nature. There are trails in the woods and open paths at the bogs. Never crowded (but usually a lot of dogs) and very peaceful no matter the weather
Trail conditions & character
“Never crowded (but usually a lot of dogs) and very peaceful no matter the weather”
Plan your run at The Bogs
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- Distance2 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitesavebuzzardsbay.org
- Phone(508) 999-6363
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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 |
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