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Trap Falls
4.6 ★★★★★ 416 Google reviews · Running trail in West Townsend, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Trap Falls' 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.
Relaxed destination, featuring a waterfall with a swimming area and picnic tables.
What runners say about Trap Falls
“Absolutely gorgeous waterfall and babbling brook within a beautiful wooded park with picnic tables.”
“The waterfall is scenic and peaceful, making it a perfect spot for a quick hike, photography, or simply relaxing by the water.”
If you don't want to hike and you're looking for a quick spot to stop by, enjoy the nature and have some lunch, then this is the place for you! It's lovely here. They have couple of benches with tables and a small bridge between the falls! The sound of the falls and the view is great.
Beautiful small waterfall surrounded by forests and large rocks. There are picnic tables there and a small wooden bridge that goes across the stream. Great place to go for a walk or just relax and enjoy the foliage.
We had a picnic and then we just walked around the water with the kids. Its a great place to spend some family time. The place was really cleaned, it had a portable bathroom and it was just beautiful. If your looking for a nice quiet place to hear the watter run and the birds sing this is a perfect place to go.
Very nice waterfall just feet from the parking area. No hiking paths at the falls, but plenty available at the rest of Willard State Forest. A shaded area which makes it an ideal destination on a hot summer day.
Trail conditions & character
“the kids rock jump, play in the water, walk the trails up the waterfall, and there's picnic tables and grills.”
“There is limited parking close by - about enough room for 4 -5 cars, but there are some areas further away where you can park and easily walk there in a few minutes.”
“The waterfall is scenic and peaceful, making it a perfect spot for a quick hike, photography, or simply relaxing by the water.”
“The place was really cleaned, it had a portable bathroom and it was just beautiful.”
“Very accessible for the entire family.”
Plan your run at Trap Falls
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, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
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