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Wildlands Trust - Cow Tent Hill Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Running trail in Duxbury, Massachusetts · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Wildlands Trust - Cow Tent Hill 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.

MixedHillyTrailhead parking

What runners say about Wildlands Trust - Cow Tent Hill Preserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (9 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

A small hill with awesome views on the river and wetlands. A great place to do some exercise: running uphill, downhill, walking. The loop is pretty short so it doesn’t get too tiresome or boring.

★★★★★ — Marina , Jun 2024

Nice little trail that goes in a circle. Beautifully maintained quaint little spot to spend some time.

★★★★★ — Dawn&Keith , Aug 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 9 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.

⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“A small hill with awesome views on the river and wetlands.”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Wildlands Trust - Cow Tent Hill 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
  • Trail mapOfficial trail map
  • Websitewildlandstrust.org
  • Phone+1 774-343-5121
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 9 am–5 pm
Tuesday 9 am–5 pm
Wednesday 9 am–5 pm
Thursday 9 am–5 pm
Friday 9 am–5 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 - Cow Tent Hill Preserve

1327 Tremont St, Duxbury, MA 02332

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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.