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Collis P. Huntington State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 538 Google reviews · Running trail in Redding, Connecticut · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Collis P. Huntington 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.
1,017-acre park with hiking, pond fishing, horseback riding, archery-only deer hunting & more.
What runners say about Collis P. Huntington State Park
“Very good place to walk on dirt roads or hike on trails and very scenic!”
“Everything is well marked, and there are several points of entry allowing you to take different trails.”
We got to the park early at 7.30. The trails are nice and flat. The morning air was cool and crisp making the walk easy and enjoyable. We saw a few people intermittently, even a rider in horseback. But for most parts, you get to enjoy your walk in solitude.
This is one of my favorite state parks. It is so beautiful and has something for everyone. There's an amazing mountain bike trail that goes through the most gorgeous field I've ever seen. There's also plenty of fun hiking trails and things to see.
The trails are relatively flat and wide. Making them easy for kids and adults. Everything is well marked, and there are several points of entry allowing you to take different trails. It is beautiful in the fall and my dog liked it.
Really great place to hike. Mostly flat with a few mildly graded slopes and climbs. Must be about 5 miles of trails here. A lake in the middle that is a great place to sit and relax. Apparently it's horse friendly as well.
Trail conditions & character
“Very good place to walk on dirt roads or hike on trails and very scenic!”
“They have large paved paths for dog walking and people looking for an easy hike or bike ride.”
“Mostly flat with a few mildly graded slopes and climbs.”
“It has everything from easy gravel horse trails to very technical single track trail riding.”
“It has everything from easy gravel horse trails to very technical single track trail riding.”
“Everything is well marked, and there are several points of entry allowing you to take different trails.”
Plan your run at Collis P. Huntington State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
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