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Cherry Grove Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Running trail in Newtown, Connecticut · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Cherry Grove Preserve'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 Cherry Grove Preserve
Trails clean and well marked. At beginning there are fields which may good for bird watchers.
Cherry Grove Preserve is a 30 acre Newtown Forest Association property and has walking trails. Just be careful to avoid the poison ivy, which is abundant. Parking is available for a handful of cars.
Used the open area & swing for a Christmas card photoshoot and it was perfect! Nice parking area. Hope to come back to explore more of the trails.
Easy loop to hike with beautiful bridges and the Best swing when you walk in ... Highly recommend
Trail conditions & character
“Parking is available for a handful of cars.”
“Easy loop to hike with beautiful bridges and the Best swing when you walk in .”
Plan your run at Cherry Grove 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitenewtownforestassociation.org
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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