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Wildlands Trust - Brockton Audubon Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Running trail in Brockton, Massachusetts · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Wildlands Trust - Brockton Audubon Preserve'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.

MixedLoopScenicDog-friendlyTrailhead parking

Nature preserve with kid-friendly hiking trails.

What runners say about Wildlands Trust - Brockton Audubon Preserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (37 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Definitely recommend it for a nice quick short beautiful walk for nature exploring or exercising.”

👟 good for all levels 3 mentions

Nice place to walk and experience some beautiful natural environment. The parking spot is only good for about 3 cars, and if this is your first time there pay attention to your surroundings and don’t get lost 🙂😁

★★★★☆ — Maria , Aug 2021

Beautiful place for a quite walk and contemplation. Parking for only 3 to 4 cars at main entrance. Could also park at church or Hancock school.

★★★★★ — Maurice , Mar 2021

Very nice walk through the woods. Definitely worth taking the time to do

★★★★★ — Mie , Oct 2023

Great for local nature lovers. Signs, maps, and decently-maintained trails make it an enjoyable experience. Best enjoyed in spring or autumn; tall grass dominates some areas in the summer. Northern entrance: Pleasant St. entrance near Albany St. Southern entrance: Goldfinch Dr. Also, r o c k

★★★★★ — Myekul , Jul 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 37 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“Definitely recommend it for a nice quick short beautiful walk for nature exploring or exercising.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“If you go don't forget dog bags please, others have been neglecting that part lately.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“The parking spot is only good for about 3 cars, and if this is your first time there pay attention to your surroundings and don’t get lost 🙂😁”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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🪵 Boardwalk

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Plan your run at Wildlands Trust - Brockton Audubon Preserve

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Trail mapOfficial trail map
  • Websitewildlandstrust.org
  • Phone+1 774-343-5121
  • 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

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 Wildlands Trust - Brockton Audubon Preserve

Brockton, Massachusetts

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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.