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Entrance to Giuffrida Park and Chauncey Peak
4.7 ★★★★★ 79 Google reviews · Running trail in Meriden, Connecticut · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Entrance to Giuffrida Park and Chauncey Peak'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 area with trails that loop around a reservoir offering views of a dam.
What runners say about Entrance to Giuffrida Park and Chauncey Peak
“There is plenty of parking, and the trails are well maintained.”
“Great hike with some beautiful views; definitely worth the journey.”
“Tons of shade and different paths to walk on-steep or flat.”
“Well marked trail the far side of the reservoir then they get alittle hard to find.”
Great hiking area, if you want harder conditions. The reservoir is nice and clear, and looks like good fishing as well.
Great hike with some beautiful views; definitely worth the journey. Well blazed and shaded throughout.
This place is beautiful. Tons of shade and different paths to walk on-steep or flat.
The trail and the view from the top of the mountain are beautiful! The walk to the top can be a little bit challenging due to the inclination and the rocks but even my 6 year old hiked it! It's a great place to go!
Trail conditions & character
“The water adds a nice touch with a small waterfall down the rock wall at the entrance.”
“Awesome hike but if you're hiking with a dog be considerate and leash it.”
“Tons of shade and different paths to walk on-steep or flat.”
“There is a long and mostly flat woods enclosed area and a more difficult hiking trail.”
“Well marked trail the far side of the reservoir then they get alittle hard to find.”
“the yellow one is very rocky,wear boots”
Plan your run at Entrance to Giuffrida Park and Chauncey Peak
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemeridenct.myrec.com
- Phone(203) 630-4259
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