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Avery Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Running trail in Ledyard, Connecticut · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Avery 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.
What runners say about Avery Preserve
Avery East ends in a loop through an incredible, sprawling native rhodedendron cluster. Lots of holey pines for birds such as pileated woodpeckers, which we heard.
Beautiful trails...bridges crossing streams, fairly level, some mud, roots, and rocks to navigate. Be aware there are dogs being walked off-leash despite signs indicating they should not be.
Nice and Quiet. The orange marked trail was nice. Real New England Style
Trail conditions & character
“A very pleasant walk with very little elevation gain.”
“bridges crossing streams, fairly level, some mud, roots, and rocks to navigate.”
Plan your run at Avery Preserve
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.
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