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Bluff Head Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 97 Google reviews · Running trail in Guilford, 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 Bluff Head Trailhead 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.
Hiking area featuring a variety of trails, including some with cliffside views.
What runners say about Bluff Head Trailhead
“Great views, well marked trails, some steep sections as well as wet areas near the pond.”
“Great views, well marked trails, some steep sections as well as wet areas near the pond.”
“Really great hike, beautiful, peaceful, and relatively easy.”
Very nice hiking spot with beautiful view on the top of the mountain. Good hiking shoes definitely recommended.
I was searching for a nice mountain to hike and run on Thanksgiving and the Holy Spirit guided me here and I absolutely loved it. I came back a few days later and I will continue to do so. A must for your to do list. Great exercise and blessed views.
My favorite place to hike, is either intense or super laidback, depending on which way you go!
Some nice trails that lead to a great view of Meyerhuber Pond! If you park at the southern Durham Rd lot, you can take a right and hike straight to the top of the mountain which overlooks the pond. There were some pretty steep sections but nothing impossible.
Trail conditions & character
“Great views, well marked trails, some steep sections as well as wet areas near the pond.”
“Great views, well marked trails, some steep sections as well as wet areas near the pond.”
“The trails can also get pretty narrow right next to the steep side, so be cautious when walking, especially with dogs.”
“Really great hike, beautiful, peaceful, and relatively easy.”
“Great views, well marked trails, some steep sections as well as wet areas near the pond.”
Plan your run at Bluff Head Trailhead
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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteguilfordlandtrust.org
- Phone(203) 457-9253
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