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Cromwell Landing

4.6 ★★★★★ 169 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 Cromwell Landing'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.

ScenicRestroomsQuiet

Serene riverfront park featuring a fishing spot, picnic tables and benches.

What runners say about Cromwell Landing

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (169 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“It has some grills and tables,and a very clean portable potty.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“A hidden gem and Frankly it's a beautiful view of the CT river and a beautiful place to take a family for a picnic.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 7 mentions

“Quiet setting, beautiful views of the river, Portland bridge in the distance.”

Good place for quick hike next to the river or just for sitting and injoing the river view.

★★★★★ — Andrzej , Jan 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 169 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 17 mentions

“A hidden gem and Frankly it's a beautiful view of the CT river and a beautiful place to take a family for a picnic.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 7 mentions

“Quiet setting, beautiful views of the river, Portland bridge in the distance.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“It has some grills and tables,and a very clean portable potty.”

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Plan your run at Cromwell Landing

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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners

Hours

Monday 6 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 6 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 6 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 6 am–8:30 pm
Friday 6 am–8:30 pm
Saturday 6 am–8:30 pm
Sunday 6 am–8:30 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Cromwell Landing

78-98 River Rd, Cromwell, CT 06416

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.