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Chittenden Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Running trail in Guilford, Connecticut · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Chittenden 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.
What runners say about Chittenden Park
“This park is the southern terminus of the New England Trail, a National Scenic Trail, like the Appalachian Trail.”
“Probably a bit crowded when they are playing soccer there, but it was a quiet reprieve during my visit.”
Beautiful clean park. There was plenty of parking when we went. The is a little boardwalk with seating. Some sand. Very pretty.
This park is the southern terminus of the New England Trail, a National Scenic Trail, like the Appalachian Trail.
The southern end of the New England Trail. Probably a bit crowded when they are playing soccer there, but it was a quiet reprieve during my visit. There's a fair wind off the water, so keep that in mind.
Excellent seaside spot. Walk across sport fields to a viewing platform and Chittenden Beach.
Trail conditions & character
“This park is the southern terminus of the New England Trail, a National Scenic Trail, like the Appalachian Trail.”
“Probably a bit crowded when they are playing soccer there, but it was a quiet reprieve during my visit.”
Plan your run at Chittenden Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- Websiteguilfordparkrec.com
- Phone(203) 453-8068
- Social Facebook
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