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Centennial Watershed State Forest
4.9 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Running trail in Redding, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Centennial Watershed State Forest'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 Centennial Watershed State Forest
Great place to take a hike in most any season. Once the leaves pop out the shade will be appreciated for the summer although the views will be limited. Hilly, but all non-technical to the top of the crests. No pets as this is a public water supply area!
The hiking doesn't get much better than this! A moderately challenging trail, mostly easy going with a few steeper, rocky areas. The trail is completely surrounded by a plethora of Mountain Laurel, that will transform this trail into a floral Wonderland in Kune during the local bloom.
Trail conditions & character
“A moderately challenging trail, mostly easy going with a few steeper, rocky areas.”
Plan your run at Centennial Watershed State Forest
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- Websitect.gov
- Phone(860) 424-3200
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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