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Banningwood Preserve
5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Running trail in Lyme, Connecticut · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Banningwood Preserve yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 Banningwood Preserve
“peepers in a vernal pool and a beautiful overlook toward the end of the trail.”
“Trail was well marked and fun.”
Great area to explore on an easy trail to look at a beautiful Preserve. There is a stream that will run through the preserve. I did not find the abandoned car which was shown in the picture.Overall it's a pleasant in decent hike.
Great place for a trail walk. We found an old car in the woods, very cool!! Trail was well marked and fun. Highly recommend this hike!!!!
I was here today to look for a geocache. However, got sidetracked and obviously passed the GZ. There was a paper map which I took with but didn’t look closely. The red trail is about 1 mile loop. It starts out quite hilly if you start with last numbers. Don’t do that - 1 would be best if you want easier. Well marked.
Great trails to walk the dog with some beautiful views and great finds. Little streams and rivers that allow for the dog to cool off. Great place to check out if your in the area and up for a nice hike.
Trail conditions & character
“peepers in a vernal pool and a beautiful overlook toward the end of the trail.”
“Beautiful hiking, some steep climbing areas, but not anything too bad.”
Plan your run at Banningwood Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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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