Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary Trails is a 2.9 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Natick, Massachusetts that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round.
This trail is open but reservations are required. Please visit: https://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/trails/timed-ticket-reservations The trail is closed Mondays and holidays.
Note: This trail is currently closed due to COVID-19. There may be all-terrain wheelchairs available for rental.
January 26, 2021January 21, 2021Well-maintained and quiet during the week. The muddy bits were frozen over and there was one icy spot. The snow was lovely.
January 19, 2021Beautiful trails along ponds, marshes, and the Charles River. Some trails with moderate elevation changes leading to nice views.
January 8, 2021Nice! Hardly anyone around. Go early if you can.
December 27, 2020flooded sections of trail
December 22, 2020Very well marked! Blue blazes out, yellow blazes in. Many interconnected closed loops.
November 15, 2020November 12, 2020Perfect November trail walk
November 7, 2020Cute walk. Loved the board walk. They are closed Mondays and holidays. You also gotta make a reservation and there’s a fee through the website
October 25, 2020October 25, 20201st visit. Glacial Loop followed by Orchard Trail to Marsh Pond was great. Will be back.
October 16, 2020The trails are gorgeous in the fall. There are several access points to get down to the Charles, and the foliage on the river was spectacular this time of year. It's a wide, flat, and well-maintained trail. Highly recommend checking this place out.
October 6, 2020When we got here a sign said that we would need to purchase timed entry tickets through Eventbrite. It cost $ 27.74 for two adults and two children. The sanctuary was beautiful! Crunchy leaves, fall colors, beautiful marsh with turtles, snakes, ducks and so much more.
October 4, 2020September 27, 2020September 26, 2020September 20, 2020Well maintained trail with picturesque views. We picked it since it was rated easy and we wanted a good trail for our toddler to get some practice walking. Nice local find, would visit again.
September 13, 2020Beautiful surrounding, but would recommend downloading the app from Mass Audubon in addition to AllTrails. Some of the routes don’t match and it’s confusing. Charles River Loop is a nice steep challenge.
September 13, 2020Good but difficult for stroller
September 7, 2020Some of the published trail was closed and not in use for some time
September 6, 2020Good but not great. Crowded at the beginning. Worth the hassle of online reservation/entrance fee and a 1.5 hr drive . . . maybe. I’ll give it another chance in the Fall or Winter.
August 29, 2020Amazing!!
July 25, 2020Glacial Hill Loop is a bit off-the-beaten-path, but definitely worth it. Lots of hills and cool views. So many bugs though!
April 5, 2020March 24, 2020Coronavirus update: closing today at noon to the public: https://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/sanctuaries-alerts/all-mass-audubon-sanctuaries-trails-buildings-will-be-closed-as-of-noon-on-march-24
March 18, 2020best views
January 24, 2020Great hike-trails were fine some snow and icy. Hiking boot no foot traction. Beautiful day not much wildlife a few birds.
January 12, 2020beautiful and diverse trail! will definitely come back in spring to see wildlife. did see some ducks today though
January 11, 2020Very easy trail and extremely well marked (painted dots, reflectors, or ribbons). Will go back in the spring for the wildlife but great hike for someone wanting not much elevation.
