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Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 183 Google reviews · Running trail in Mystic, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
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Confirmed from Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center'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.
Up-close encounters with frogs & turtles, plus a wildlife rehabilitation center & forested trails.
What runners say about Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
“Outside there are some gorgeous birds that have disabilities, so they are living their best lives here.”
“They have a number of owls and other birds that cannot be released - and they work with wild birds to rehab them - The trails are great for hiking with all ages - not to hard!”
There is so much to see and do here! We easily spent a couple hours here while visiting Mystic on a chilly day. There are a lot of exhibits for kids to interact with indoors, a listening room that tells the story of nighttime and helps kids learn about different animal sounds, live turtles, a snake, and frogs, all…
I enjoyed this little spot during our trip to mystic. The nature center was only $14 for 2 people. There were turtles. Frogs, owls, hawks to see. Plus an area to see and learn about animals fur, skeletons. A short night in the meadow show that was adorable. Very kid friendly. Lots of trails to hike.
Cool nature center including Live animals in big cages outside, including owls, Hawks and ospreys. Along with the great selection of animals inside between live. And taxidermy really good activity 4 adults and children alike.
Wow! We saw no other guests and wandered all over. Lovely animals and interactive displays inside, a few raptors outside. The 4 yr old loved the bunny hopping freely inside. They honor blue star families, but regular admission is $8 for adults, less for kids.
Trail conditions & character
“Outside there are some gorgeous birds that have disabilities, so they are living their best lives here.”
“AMAZING ambiance in the forest trails, lit by candles.”
Plan your run at Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitedpnc.org
- Phone(860) 536-1216
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–4 PM |
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