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Birge Pond Hoppers area trail head
4.6 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Running trail in Bristol, Connecticut · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Birge Pond Hoppers area trail head'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 Birge Pond Hoppers area trail head
Fun, easy off-leash trails for dogs! Fair warning: trails aren’t clearly marked, so keep track of where you are going and/or use AllTrails app.
Great place with plenty of activities for the whole family. We did a hike with our friends and their kids. Little challenge at the beginning but so unique. Plenty of parking and facilities. Great playground for the kids. Would recommend and will return.
If you want to walk your dog without a leash, this is the right place. You can do it legally here. great place.
I've lived in Bristol for 20 years and I've been going to this dog park for a good 15 years all different areas to go to the dog park go down in the field you can do the loop you go on top you can do a 1 mi or 3 Mile and then they have the designated it's amazing how the Hoppers are formed from glaciers millions of…
Trail conditions & character
“Loved being able to take my dog with me on a hike and not have to worry about having to be leashed.”
Plan your run at Birge Pond Hoppers area trail head
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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