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Thompson's Field
4.8 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Running trail in Harwich, Massachusetts · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Thompson's Field yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 Thompson's Field
Our husky loves running off-leash here. Usually lots of dogs for him to play with too. There is a spring fed water for the dogs @ 1 of the parking areas too. There are 2 big fields in the middle of the 57 acres where sometimes there are big groups of dogs playing & running. People seem to always be friendly too.
Great place to walk your dog! Wide trails and good parking in 2 locations
Trail conditions & character
“All dogs are happily off leash, the way it should be.”
Plan your run at Thompson's Field
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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