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Pakachoag Hiking Trail

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Auburn, MA
Right now

A dirt out-and-back footpath running along the Worcester Flood Diversion Channel between the Pappas Recreation Complex and Southold Meadows, with one footbridge over a creek; the full round trip is about 1.75 miles.

What to expect

Trails
Has trail: yes. Roughly 1.75 miles round trip (0.875 mi one way), easy difficulty, natural dirt footpath with one footbridge.
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Welcome, must be on a leash.
Hours
Dawn to dusk.
Accessibility
Not confirmed; natural dirt surface likely not fully step-free.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Auburn DPW Parks, Recreation & Cemetery Division 508-832-7819 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.

What's here

On site

Restroom
At the Pappas Complex trailhead only

Common questions

How long is the Pakachoag Hiking Trail?
About 1.75 miles round trip (7/8 mile, or 4,624 feet, one way), an easy walk that takes roughly 45 minutes.
Is there an entry fee at Pakachoag Hiking Trail?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Pakachoag Hiking Trail?
Welcome, must be on a leash.
Is Pakachoag Hiking Trail wheelchair accessible?
Not confirmed; natural dirt surface likely not fully step-free.
What rules should I know at Pakachoag Hiking Trail?
No motorized vehicles of any kind.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (accessibility detail). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-08-14.