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Wells Reserve at Laudholm
4.8 ★★★★★ 362 Google reviews · Running trail in Wells, Maine · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Wells Reserve at Laudholm'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.
Conservation center featuring trails through woodlands & wetlands, plus historic farm buildings.
What runners say about Wells Reserve at Laudholm
“The Wells Reserve is a hidden gem — a stunning estuary teeming with wildlife, native plants, and coastal beauty that feels genuinely off the beaten path.”
“Whether you’re walking the trails, watching shorebirds along the marsh, or catching a glimpse of the sea, there’s a quiet magic here that’s hard to find so close to Boston.”
Informational, beautiful, and fun! I stopped by with my husband and enjoyed a lovely walk through the many easy-to-traverse trails. The trails cover different areas within the reserve, and have interesting placards explaining fun tidbits of information about the kinds of tress and wildlife, as well as the cycles and…
I don't think I am going to add much more to what has been said. The trails through the woods we walked were nice and had boardwalks along almost all of them. The trail to the beach was a little over half of a mile.
Such an absolutely beautiful place. We had our wedding in the barn in October and we couldn't have asked for a better venue. Tracy and the rest of the team were absolutely fantastic to work with and we had such a beautiful time.
Outstanding area of natural beauty with well-maintained trails. The beach area was worth skipping, as the nice sandy area is private land, but the woodland walks were great and there was plenty of wildlife to see. Beware of mosquitoes (even with bug spray, I still got quite a few bites) and bring some snacks.
Trail conditions & character
“The Wells Reserve is a hidden gem — a stunning estuary teeming with wildlife, native plants, and coastal beauty that feels genuinely off the beaten path.”
“Whether you’re walking the trails, watching shorebirds along the marsh, or catching a glimpse of the sea, there’s a quiet magic here that’s hard to find so close to Boston.”
“Lots of free parking, free to explore the grounds, nice restrooms on the premises, and different walking trails to explore.”
“Lots of free parking, free to explore the grounds, nice restrooms on the premises, and different walking trails to explore.”
“We have long enjoyed the trails and are grateful for this new level of experience.”
Plan your run at Wells Reserve at Laudholm
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
- Websitewellsreserve.org
- Phone(207) 646-1555
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7 PM |
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