Trail running opens up a whole new world of exercise and adventure. Whether you’re a casual jogger or a serious runner, you can explore some of the best sights in the Buzzards Bay region on these trails. Escape to nature and get some serious exercise by taking to the trails for your next run.
The Agawam River Trail in East Wareham offers a peaceful stroll, vistas of the Agawam River, and a paddling launch.
Size: 8.5 acres
Parking: Small parking area along the end of Knowles Avenue
Facilities: Canoe/Kayak Launch
Parking: Small parking area along the end of Knowles Avenue
Facilities: Canoe/Kayak Launch
Take in some of the most breathtaking views on Martha's Vineyard from these trails above and around the Gay Head Cliffs.
Size: 49.4 acres
Parking: Large paved parking area on Aquinnah Circle
Facilities: Visitors Center, Bicycle Rack, Benches, Restrooms (seasonal)
Parking: Large paved parking area on Aquinnah Circle
Facilities: Visitors Center, Bicycle Rack, Benches, Restrooms (seasonal)
Explore a Marion cranberry bog that has been actively cultivated for over 80 years, with stunning views of woods and wetlands.
Size: 248 acres
Parking: Small unpaved parking area
Facilities: None
Parking: Small unpaved parking area
Facilities: None
Explore Falmouth’s fascinating glacial past at Beebe Woods, a 400-acre swath of protected forest near Woods Hole.
Size: 400 acres
Parking: Medium-sized paved parking lot at Cape Cod Conservatory; Small unpaved parking area off Ter Heun Drive
Facilities: None
Parking: Medium-sized paved parking lot at Cape Cod Conservatory; Small unpaved parking area off Ter Heun Drive
Facilities: None
Betty’s Neck in Lakeville offers miles of secluded trails and freshwater views in the Assawompset Pond Complex.
Size: 350 acres
Parking: Medium-sized gravel parking area
Facilities: Picnic Tables, Visitor Center (limited hours)
Parking: Medium-sized gravel parking area
Facilities: Picnic Tables, Visitor Center (limited hours)
Birch Island in Wareham isn’t actually an island. But with river views in every direction, you might mistake it for one!
Size: 20 acres
Parking: Medium sized parking area at the end of Station Street
Facilities: None
Parking: Medium sized parking area at the end of Station Street
Facilities: None
Peek back into West Falmouth's agricultural history with a walk through Bourne Farm's open fields and hilly woodlands.
Size: 35 acres
Parking: Large unpaved parking lot
Facilities: Water Fountain, Trash
Parking: Large unpaved parking lot
Facilities: Water Fountain, Trash
Bourne Recreation Area is a gateway to fishing, walking, and bicycling along scenic Cape Cod Canal.
Parking: Medium-sized paved parking lot
Facilities: Restrooms (seasonal), Picnic tables, Trash
Facilities: Restrooms (seasonal), Picnic tables, Trash
Discover quiet, hilly woods that feel forgotten by time at Bourne Sisters Woodland in Bourne.
Size: 22 acres
Parking: Small parking area on the east side of County Road; additional parking across the road at the Leary Property
Facilities: None
Parking: Small parking area on the east side of County Road; additional parking across the road at the Leary Property
Facilities: None
Discover spectacular coastal scenery among protected woods and wetlands at Brandt Island Cove District in Mattapoisett.
Size: 132 acres
Parking: Roadside parking at the end of Anchorage Way and Whalers Way
Facilities: None
Parking: Roadside parking at the end of Anchorage Way and Whalers Way
Facilities: None
Hike, picnic, or bird watch among some of the Cape’s most unusual habitats at this Falmouth preserve.
Size: 68 acres
Parking: Medium-sized unpaved parking area on Blacksmith Shop Road
Facilities: None
Parking: Medium-sized unpaved parking area on Blacksmith Shop Road
Facilities: None
Located in the urban North End of New Bedford, Brooklawn Park is refuge for local residents seeking some fresh air.
Size: 85 acres
Parking: Large paved parking lot; additional on-street parking around the park
Facilities: Restrooms, Trash, Picnic Tables, Playground
Parking: Large paved parking lot; additional on-street parking around the park
Facilities: Restrooms, Trash, Picnic Tables, Playground
Known as the “crown jewel” of New Bedford, Buttonwood Park is an oasis of nature and recreation in the city.
Size: 97 acres
Parking: Two large paved parking lots (open 6am-10pm); additional on-street parking around the park
Facilities: Restrooms, Trash, Picnic Tables, Playground
Parking: Two large paved parking lots (open 6am-10pm); additional on-street parking around the park
Facilities: Restrooms, Trash, Picnic Tables, Playground
Explore the Cape Cod Canal from Buzzards Bay Recreation Area in Bourne, located at the foot of the iconic railroad bridge.
Parking: Large paved parking area
Facilities: Restrooms (seasonal), Trash, Picnic Tables
Facilities: Restrooms (seasonal), Trash, Picnic Tables
If you want to take an easygoing, scenic bike ride, look no further than the Cape Cod Canal Bikeway in Bourne.
Size: 7 miles north side/6.5 miles south side
Parking: Medium/Large paved parking areas at all recreation areas along bikeway
Facilities: Restrooms (seasonal), Trash, Picnic Tables
Parking: Medium/Large paved parking areas at all recreation areas along bikeway
Facilities: Restrooms (seasonal), Trash, Picnic Tables
Follow a trail through a bird-filled meadow and into quiet woodlands at this former farm in West Falmouth.
Size: 45 acres
Parking: Small unpaved parking area on dirt road next to Forman Lane
Facilities: None
Parking: Small unpaved parking area on dirt road next to Forman Lane
Facilities: None
From the fish ladder to the glacial moraine, explore Bourne's natural history at Carter Beal Conservation Area.
Size: 29.7 acres
Parking: Small dirt parking area
Facilities: Benches, Trash
Parking: Small dirt parking area
Facilities: Benches, Trash
An array of stunning habitats fit into a small package at this Fairhaven preserve, featuring fields, forests, and wetlands.
Size: 61 acres
Parking: Street parking on the south side of Shaw Rd. next to the Carvalho Farm field
Facilities: None
Parking: Street parking on the south side of Shaw Rd. next to the Carvalho Farm field
Facilities: None
See a sampling of all of Bourne’s vibrant natural scenery on one walk when you visit Cataumet Greenway.
Size: 95 acres
Parking: Small unpaved parking area at the Cataumet Post Office; two additional small unpaved parking areas on Red Brook Harbor Road
Facilities: Picnic Table, Playground
Parking: Small unpaved parking area at the Cataumet Post Office; two additional small unpaved parking areas on Red Brook Harbor Road
Facilities: Picnic Table, Playground
Marion’s popular Washburn Park hearkens back to the historic town common where locals can walk and play.
Size: 132 acres
Parking: Several unpaved parking areas throughout park
Facilities: Bicycle Rack, Restrooms, Trash, Picnic Tables, Playground
Parking: Several unpaved parking areas throughout park
Facilities: Bicycle Rack, Restrooms, Trash, Picnic Tables, Playground