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Avery Farm Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 61 Google reviews · Running trail in Ledyard, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Avery Farm Nature Preserve'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.
The grounds include a picnic pavilion, tennis & basketball courts & a skate park with ramps.
What runners say about Avery Farm Nature Preserve
“Nice path for an easy walk,with beautiful scenery, and good bird watching.”
“Well marked and maintained trails.”
“The trail was slippery and muddy in a few spots, but still a very easy walk/hike.”
Details stated in overview aren't accurate. This is an old working farm turned nature preserve to save the integrity of property. With marked trails, signage and wide open space, there are no. "grounds include a picnic pavilion, tennis & basketball courts & a skate park with ramps."
Great hike. Many different trails. Great to do with a dog. Red trail is our favorite.
Avery Farms has some great trails, and fantastic views. There's a long trail, a shorter trail, and a short loop. Perfect for hiking with families and dogs. My wife and I enjoyed our morning hike.
I decided to hike again after many years to get back into shape & get healthier and this is the first trail I chose. It was a great decision as the trial was beautiful and easy.
Trail conditions & character
“It is a large space for GOSA to clear through but the trail showcases many different views and terrain.”
“I love to come here in all seasons with the dog and family.”
“When you start, be sure to go a little ahead to a loose gravel/ grass clearing to your right for parking (the GPS takes you to a small area - only space for a single car)”
“The trail was slippery and muddy in a few spots, but still a very easy walk/hike.”
Plan your run at Avery Farm Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- Websitegosaonline.org
- Phone(860) 572-5715
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–10 PM |
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