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Allanach-Wolf Woodlands
4.6 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · Running trail in Windham, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Allanach-Wolf Woodlands' 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.
Wooded preserve featuring a butterfly garden, a lake and marked hiking trails.
What runners say about Allanach-Wolf Woodlands
“Very peaceful, quiet place with beautiful scenery and nice, if somewhat short, trails.”
“Trails are well marked and true to the map posted.”
“Very peaceful, quiet place with beautiful scenery and nice, if somewhat short, trails.”
This is a beautiful forest with views of a lake. It's a short out and back hike with varying scenery that keeps you interested.
Awesome little preserve to walk in. It has a butterfly garden where we actually saw a hummingbird moth, so cool. People from 860 rocks on Facebook hide painted stones for others to find,. Quite fun to search for. Nice easy hikes either on dirt path near the water or on a paved road almost halfway through the walk.
Quiet and peaceful place. Very easy to walk here. Trails are well marked and true to the map posted. This is more of a walk than a hike, very enjoyable scenery and flowers around the lake area. The yellow trail into the back is well marked also.
Very peaceful, quiet place with beautiful scenery and nice, if somewhat short, trails. Active location for painted rocks.
Trail conditions & character
“nice views, some flowers left with scattered butterflies (probably looks better in spring).”
“It is a nice place to bring your dogs (on a leash, please) and enjoy a little bit of nature only minutes from Willimantic proper.”
“Nice parking space, good spots for birding- found a rt hawk, gb heron, kingfisher and others.”
“Very peaceful, quiet place with beautiful scenery and nice, if somewhat short, trails.”
“Nice easy hikes either on dirt path near the water or on a paved road almost halfway through the walk.”
“Trails are well marked and true to the map posted.”
“A person could visit here that uses a motorized wheelchair if it can navigate a gentle slope and gravel parking lot.”
Plan your run at Allanach-Wolf Woodlands
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitejoshuastrust.org
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–8 pm |
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