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Bluff Point State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,039 Google reviews · Running trail in Groton, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bluff Point State Park'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.
Peninsula offers over 800 acres of hiking & biking, plus fishing & wildlife on Long Island Sound.
What runners say about Bluff Point State Park
“We came on a cool, dreary spring day in April however we enjoyed the hike for it's views, ease of hike, clean trails, and pretty clean outhouses!”
“Smallest of glitches they're not super well marked but if you use Google Maps just use the "walk" GPS feature and you'll enjoy every nook and cranny of this beautiful park.”
“Its very beginner friendly as it has a long stretch of paved road and then very wide and even path.”
Absolutely beautiful walking trails all year round. Fairly easy hiking, not too steep and just a bit rocky at some parts. Took a double stroller all the way around the loop and didn’t have too much trouble. Lots of beautiful little paths down to the water as well, good access to beaches.
Even on a cold and windy late November afternoon, this is a wonderful place to visit. We rook the dorm for a hike and enjoyed walking the trail and popping over to the beach from time to time.
It was a sunny day. What more you want in such a vast place. You can do a whole lot of activities here- from hiking to fishing to swimming and of course to arrange a party as you will have a lot of tables and barbecue grills. The hiking trail is too lovely but it can be a little muddy in places, in case of rain.
Mostly shady path, full of walkers, dogs and bikes. Able to walk right near the water. Many scenic locations for photos. Pretty flat, so I would consider an easy walk. $10 fee for out-of-state people. Not sure if anyone checks since you may via QR code and it was $12 with fee.
Trail conditions & character
“Smallest of glitches they're not super well marked but if you use Google Maps just use the "walk" GPS feature and you'll enjoy every nook and cranny of this beautiful park.”
“There are a lot of other dogs and a lot of bikes, but there is plenty of room to step off the trail if you're like us and have a cantankerous pup.”
“There is plenty of parking and it's an all around fun free place to bring your kids and dogs.”
“The hiking trail is too lovely but it can be a little muddy in places, in case of rain.”
“Its a simple loop that's straightforward to follow with little opportunity to get lost.”
“The hills are minimal as well, and if you stick to the main path there's no scrambling.”
“A pleasant, easy walk on mostly-flat ground leads you to a hidden gem of a beach.”
Plan your run at Bluff Point State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitectparks.com
- Phone+1 860-424-3200
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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