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Thompson's Field Conservation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 109 Google reviews · Running trail in Harwich, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Thompson's Field Conservation Area'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.
Nature preserve featuring native plants, trees, and shrubs, and hiking trails that welcome dogs.
What runners say about Thompson's Field Conservation Area
“Beautiful wildflowers and foliage in season.”
“If your dog loves other dogs this is a great place to take them for a walk as you’ll likely encounter many other dogs.”
wide open spaces, tons of trails, one of our dog’s favorite places on cape! unbridled joy as he runs off leash to his heart’s content. very thankful for this place to let him roam. there is a water source at the trailhead too. excellent dog spot.
Great place to walk the dogs. Many trails and several open fields to choose from. I love the see the dogs playing all together. Be aware that most dogs are off leash.
If your dog loves other dogs this is a great place to take them for a walk as you’ll likely encounter many other dogs. Acres and acres of conservation land.
Excellent walk. So happy I can let my dog off leash. I've recently heard reports of broken glass on the trails, we did not experience that today.
Trail conditions & character
“If your dog loves other dogs this is a great place to take them for a walk as you’ll likely encounter many other dogs.”
“We stopped to have a quick picnic lunch (no picnic tables ☹ but we knew that) but the view was was so pretty that's why we chose it.”
“It has a water station for thirsty dogs after their long walk.”
“there is a water source at the trailhead too.”
Plan your run at Thompson's Field Conservation Area
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 trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteharwichconservationtrust.org
- Phone+1 508-430-7552
- Social Instagram
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
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