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Tom Paul Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Running trail in Westford, Massachusetts · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Tom Paul Trail'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.

Tom Paul Trail — running trail in Westford, MA, photo 1
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Open 24hStroller / ADATrailhead parking

What runners say about Tom Paul Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (10 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

If you start out in Westford you start out walking through people's backyards sort of but the trail is wild and owns itself. The Stone Arch bridge is stunning. You're going to have to find your way through a couple of development neighborhoods though

★★★★★ — Carla , Jan 2021

Wonderful trail to walk for exercise! A good shortcut across town by foot too.

★★★★★ — Garret , Dec 2016

Cool trails running through neighborhoods and backyards, connects up to this bridge. Looking forward to more exploring! Trails well groomed, parking a but confusing (parked in westford center). Bugs were definitely present and accounted for a couple week ago😞

★★★★★ — Nellie , Aug 2022

This trail starts in the center and ends at the Stone Arch Bridge trail.

★★★★☆ — Joshua , Sep 2016

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 10 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🅿️ Trailhead parking

“Trails well groomed, parking a but confusing (parked in westford center).”

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♿ Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Tom Paul Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitewestfordconservationtrust.org
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Tom Paul Trail

58 Main St, Westford, MA 01886

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.