There are several miles of trails in the northern part of Worcester, combining a few different conservation areas: Cook’s Pond, Cook’s Woods, and the Cascades Conservation area. This is slightly more rugged trail running in sections, as the trails are not all that well waymarked. Park off Olean St,. on the west side of Cook’s Pond, and enjoy the 1-2 miles of trails around the pond and in Cook’s Woods. Then, connect through Cascading Waters to the trails of Cascades East, Cascades West, and Boynton Park. You can stitch together a few miles on these somewhat rugged trails. See the accompanying trails maps.
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- Several miles of hiking trails good for trail running
- Parking off Olean St,. on the west side of Cook's Pond
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Other Routes in Worcester, MA
Worcester's most notable park is a good spot for a hilly run. We've mapped a 3.2 mile loop around the park on the main loop road. There are also several miles of trail running on the East Side Trail, which can combine with our Lake Quinsigamond route.
Lake Ave. along Lake Quinsigamond features some nice sections for running, with lake views. There are also some sections that aren't as attractive and that lack a sidewalk/shoulder. Additional trail running options on the East Side Trail.
Our favorite all-around run in Worcester, combining three parks, a great hill, the campus of WPI, and a nice residential area. Beaver Brook Park, Newton Hill, Elm Park are the highlights.
Series of trails run by the Mass. Audubon Society. There are 5 miles of easy to moderate trails that are good for trail running, and a visitor center. We recommend combining the Cardinal Trail, Brookside Trail, and Power Line Trail for a run of 3-4 miles.
Create your own route in the historic sections of Worcester, featuring tree-lined streets with some nice older homes. There are two sections: west of downtown toward Newton Hill and near WPI, and east of I-290 in the Union Hill and Vernon Hill areas.
One can stitch together a decent run in the College Hill section of Worcester, combining the campus of the College of the Holy Cross and the paths of Cookson Field. Nice views from the top of the hill.
One of the better options for an off-road run in Worcester. Paved multi-use path runs for 2.6 miles, starting off N Main St. in Millbury. Not the most attractive, as it runs alongside busy roads. Part of a planned longer path between Worcester and Providence.
Easy to moderate trail running in these scenic parcels located 11 miles west of Worcester. There 8 miles of trails through fields, meadows, forests, ponds, and wetlands. The best option for a longer, continuous run is the section of the Midstate Trail.
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