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Connecticut River Walk and Bikeway
4.4 ★★★★☆ 270 Google reviews · Running trail in Springfield, Massachusetts · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Connecticut River Walk and Bikeway'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.
Mainly set along the river, this linear park offers 3.7 mi. of paved paths for walking & biking.
What runners say about Connecticut River Walk and Bikeway
“The views of the river are beautiful, the trail is well maintained, and it’s a great place to enjoy nature, exercise, and unwind any time of day.”
“The trail stretches for over 3 miles along the banks of the Connecticut River, offering stunning views of the water and the surrounding landscape.”
“The trail itself ended up being shorter than I thought it would be, but it was quiet and right along the river throughout, with nice views of the bridge and the sunset.”
Nice views from the walkways. It was a little confusing on how to get to the walkway with the construction. I didn't go far, but the pathway for walkers and bikers were nicely paved. Also, only two pieces of playground equipment not much for kids to play on.
The Connecticut Riverwalk and Bikeway in Springfield, Massachusetts is a wonderful destination for anyone looking to explore the natural beauty of the area. The trail stretches for over 3 miles along the banks of the Connecticut River, offering stunning views of the water and the surrounding landscape.
I come here at least twice a week to walk my dog. We love it! We usually walk to the left past the hall of fame then turn back around to the parking lot. It’s really nice in the summer during sunset. Lots of people and a SAFE place. My only complaint is there are no restrooms.
I was looking for a place to get a run in while visiting - so this ended up being a good option. The trail itself ended up being shorter than I thought it would be, but it was quiet and right along the river throughout, with nice views of the bridge and the sunset.
Trail conditions & character
“The trail itself ended up being shorter than I thought it would be, but it was quiet and right along the river throughout, with nice views of the bridge and the sunset.”
“The trail itself ended up being shorter than I thought it would be, but it was quiet and right along the river throughout, with nice views of the bridge and the sunset.”
“We usually walk to the left past the hall of fame then turn back around to the parking lot.”
“I didn't go far, but the pathway for walkers and bikers were nicely paved.”
Plan your run at Connecticut River Walk and Bikeway
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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