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Eagleville Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 261 Google reviews · Running trail in Storrs, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Eagleville 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.
Hiking, fishing and boating are popular at this riverside park and preserve.
What runners say about Eagleville Preserve
“Haven't been on the trails here yet, when I do ill rewrite my experience so far though very beautiful.”
“Didn’t explore too much but it was quiet and the water flowing over the dam was relaxing to watch.”
Trails were a bit narrow, but were still passable and in good shape. Not busy at all and a good variety of sights for a short hike. For the trail map, you can view it on OpenStreetMap.
Absolutely beautiful place! I highly recommend this place to everyone! People love to go there for numerous reasons, hiking/walking, some people ride their bicycles, etc. My number one reason for going there is to go birdwatching. Right now they have a small but beautiful flock of Cedar Waxwings.
Wonderful waterfall view. The trail does a loop although it got thick on the far side of the trail. We did see a retail hawk, osprey and a couple bald eagles soaring above the river. We also got the pleasure of a deer along the river bank.
Nice place to walk and get some exercise. Trail can flood in some spots but it is not hard to walk around it.
Trail conditions & character
“Haven't been on the trails here yet, when I do ill rewrite my experience so far though very beautiful.”
Plan your run at Eagleville Preserve
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.
- Websiteexplorect.org
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–9 pm |
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