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The Meadows
4.6 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Running trail in Northampton, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from The Meadows' 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 Meadows
“Beautiful area with great views, and eagle nests!”
The Meadows is a real gem, here in Northampton. Old Springfield Road runs through it. It is a part of Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary. There is a lot of diversity of habitat, for birds and animals. It is a great place to walk and birdwatch and is used and enjoyed by many.
This place has many roads that takes you through different places. It also has nice houses, campers, trails, boating docks, places you could go fishing in the river, swamps, Animal sanctuary called Arcadia, alot of farm land. East Hampton Massachusetts beer brewery.
Beautiful area with great views, and eagle nests! Nests till yet to be seen, but I have heard they are there. Still, great place to walk and enjoy the outdoors!
We've seen deer, possum, hawks, and great blue herons! Nice, easy ish walk.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful area with great views, and eagle nests!”
Plan your run at The Meadows
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.
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–9:30 pm |
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