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Dividend Pond And Ruins
4.6 ★★★★★ 166 Google reviews · Running trail in Rocky Hill, Connecticut · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Dividend Pond And Ruins' 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.
Easy, peaceful wooded landscape featuring ruins, ponds, trails and a waterfall.
What runners say about Dividend Pond And Ruins
“This is my second time coming here and this is such a beautiful hike around the pond it probably takes about an hour to walk the full loop depending on how fast you walk.”
“We walked the white trail around the pond, and enjoyed the easy trail, signboards explaining the old factory sites, and small but picturesque waterfalls.”
If you need a straight forward looped trail with several access points and choices of distance to walk, this is it. Although the circuit is rather easy and "small" I think the falls add a good smack of charm to make it interesting and worth a visit.
This is my second time coming here and this is such a beautiful hike around the pond it probably takes about an hour to walk the full loop depending on how fast you walk. You can also see some Stone ruins of the buildings that used to be there.
Loved this waterfall and just beautiful nature walk. Much needed on my birthday because it’s always been a struggle to enjoy it since I almost died when I was 19 and thank god everyday that I’m alive after all this time and have brought into the world two beautiful loving kids and one more due in December.
Honestly, I would definitely need to go back and try again. I was so engrossed with taking pictures I completely went off track and miss the experience of the trail. Interesting what you find once off the beaten path 😏
Trail conditions & character
“This is my second time coming here and this is such a beautiful hike around the pond it probably takes about an hour to walk the full loop depending on how fast you walk.”
“Also note that on the main path steep areas tend to have more than one access means - there are stone stairs in several areas.”
“This is my second time coming here and this is such a beautiful hike around the pond it probably takes about an hour to walk the full loop depending on how fast you walk.”
“Steep rock steps or gradual trail (most likely wheelchair accessible) to mill.”
“And even though in Rocky Hill, we were in the woods and nature.”
Plan your run at Dividend Pond And Ruins
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiterockyhillct.myrec.com
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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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