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Air Line South State Park Trail (Lebanon Trailhead)

4.7 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · Running trail in Lebanon, Connecticut · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Air Line South State Park Trail (Lebanon Trailhead)'s own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendlyTrailhead parkingQuiet

Serene scenery, with paths for walking and biking, plus a gazebo.

What runners say about Air Line South State Park Trail (Lebanon Trailhead)

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (65 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Beautiful walk, gorgeous views, little library at the gazebo.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Very serene, friendly people, great for biking, hiking, dog walking, jogging and leisurely strolling”

My wife and I were looking for a trail to ride on while visiting New London recently. We visit the area frequently and just got her a new bike that she was jonesing to try out. The Air Line Trail was fantastic. We started in Colchester on the spur trail and headed west at the intersection.

★★★★★ — Leon , Aug 2025

a great day for a winter walk. the trail was lightly snow covered The brooks are running again. very peaceful.

★★★★★ — Sandy , Jan 2021

Great place to go with family and pets!.. Amazing nature scenes, great for bird watching and Nature all together! Dont miss out on a great biking, joging, walking, etc!!

★★★★★ — Cherry , Sep 2018

Great hiking and bicycle trails, I have ridden the entire section from the willimantic River to East Hampton. Great scenery.

★★★★★ — Sweet , Jul 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 65 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“Beautiful walk, gorgeous views, little library at the gazebo.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Very serene, friendly people, great for biking, hiking, dog walking, jogging and leisurely strolling”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Very serene, friendly people, great for biking, hiking, dog walking, jogging and leisurely strolling”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Air Line South State Park Trail (Lebanon Trailhead)

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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Where to find Air Line South State Park Trail (Lebanon Trailhead)

146, 100 Kingsley Rd, Lebanon, CT 06249

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Running trails near Lebanon

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Hop River Trail x Air Line Trail South

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Airline State Park Trail

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Natural surfaceDog-friendly

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Sawmill Brook Preserve

4.9 ★★★★★ 7 reviews

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Shetucket Plains Road Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 100 reviews

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LitDog-friendly

Park offering playgrounds and tennis courts, plus baseball and soccer fields.

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Schoolhouse Brook Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 86 reviews

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Scenic

Pond with a beach area and playground, plus trails for walks and hikes.

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Mansfield Hollow State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 552 reviews

Mansfield Center, CT

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Lake area at a state park known for its hiking trails, as well as for canoeing, kayaking and fishing.

4.8 miles away

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.