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Devil's Den Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 461 Google reviews · Running trail in Weston, Connecticut · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 20 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Devil's Den Preserve'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.
This 1,756-acre property features a variety of habitats & trails for wildlife viewing & hiking.
What runners say about Devil's Den Preserve
“Love this place, the trails are well maintained and it’s great place to go on a hike and get some solitude.”
“The leaves are down but the place is still beautiful, especially the portion far north called Great Ledge with beautiful view of the Saugatuck Reservoir.”
“The trails are well marked and some are less maintained, so its a nice experience for people looking for a bit more of an adventurous hike.”
“Beautifully tranquil, calm quiet space to hike relax and Enjoy Mother Nature’s delightfully elegant outdoor space!”
Beautiful area with many options of different trails to choose from. Well shaded, but rocky and some spots muddy so wear good hiking shoes or boots!
We were traveling from PA to Boston and we’re looking for a place to stop and stretch our legs. So glad we found this great preserve! We did a short hike around the pond. The trails were well maintained and well marked. Wear sturdy shoes…there are rocks and a lot of roots along the trail next to the water.
This was such an amazing experience! I took two candles, a few chalks a knife and a cat and the very first minutes I could already feel it was going to be a great night! I didn't had to look for a secluded place at all, I just walked for a bit and I was already lost.
Amazing place for hike. Beautiful trails, which are not difficult. Some of them can be done in couple of hours. Some trails will take longer. Visited in December. It was not at all crowded. If you want to experience silence of nature - this is a great option.
Trail conditions & character
“The leaves are down but the place is still beautiful, especially the portion far north called Great Ledge with beautiful view of the Saugatuck Reservoir.”
“The only negative is limited parking; if the lot is full there are no overflow options and you're out of luck.”
“The trails are well marked and some are less maintained, so its a nice experience for people looking for a bit more of an adventurous hike.”
“Wear sturdy shoes…there are rocks and a lot of roots along the trail next to the water.”
Plan your run at Devil's Den Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance20 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitenature.org
- Phone+1 203-226-4991
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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