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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.
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Welcome, must be on a leash.
Hours
Dawn to dusk.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Auburn DPW Parks, Recreation & Cemetery Division 508-832-7819 · Website

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.
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 2026-11-06.