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Connecticut River State Wildlife Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 154 Google reviews · Running trail in Cromwell, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Connecticut River State Wildlife Area'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.
Peaceful outdoor space featuring a boat launch, picnic tables and a farmers market.
What runners say about Connecticut River State Wildlife Area
“Beautiful peaceful calm ppl fish walk sit in picnic table looking at the river eagle seagulls etc.”
“Beautiful peaceful calm ppl fish walk sit in picnic table looking at the river eagle seagulls etc.”
Quiet CT river find in Cromwell. Well off the beaten path so not many people around. Plenty of parking and several park benches / tables and a pavilion. There is a park where you can walk and people do enjoy fishing here . You can enjoy the CT River flowing by while sitting at the bench.
Cool CT river find in Cromwell. Well off the beaten path so not many folks around. Lots of bird activity and one drone. Plenty of parking and several park benches / tables and a pavilion.
Fun hike! I went with my nephew and walked all the way through to the CT river! You can look across to Portland, CT! Although alot of the view may be obscured by the highway (i.e. Route 9) depending on where you hike.
Serene and Beautiful. The view is spectacular when visiting during evening hours before sunset and you can enjoy a walk or sit on the bench overseeing the Connecticut River.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful peaceful calm ppl fish walk sit in picnic table looking at the river eagle seagulls etc.”
“Beautiful peaceful calm ppl fish walk sit in picnic table looking at the river eagle seagulls etc.”
“Plenty of parking and several park benches / tables and a pavilion.”
“That's my relaxing place to walk with my dog and bathrooms accessibility.”
“That's my relaxing place to walk with my dog and bathrooms accessibility.”
Plan your run at Connecticut River State Wildlife Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8 pm |
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