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Elizabeth Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Running trail in West Hartford, Connecticut · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Elizabeth Park yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
What runners say about Elizabeth Park
“Beautiful rose garden, very well kept and gorgeous homes in neighboring roads around park.”
“Great place for roses lover and the place is very beautiful and to take the photos and very enjoyable and relaxing for all families.”
Beautiful rose garden, very well kept and gorgeous homes in neighboring roads around park. Such an enjoyable park to stroll through. I love the trails too!
Amazing park with different gardens, rose garden is the best! Must visit in Connecticut. They have pond side cafe, visitor center and few trails. Also you can do picnic! Beautiful place for photoshoot!
My heart feels very light each time my family comes to this enchanting place. Walking in the garden of these beautiful roses gives you a wonderful feeling of happiness. It makes you forget your worries. It makes you feel like a butterfly just playfully flying and adoring this captivating paradise.
We came in October, so the gardens were past their peak, and yet there were still so many flowers still in bloom! A great place to walk around or have a picnic. We did encounter two bear!
Trail conditions & character
“Great place for roses lover and the place is very beautiful and to take the photos and very enjoyable and relaxing for all families.”
Plan your run at Elizabeth Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- Websiteelizabethparkct.org
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