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Fifty-Foot Cliff Preserve Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Running trail in Storrs, Connecticut · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Fifty-Foot Cliff Preserve Trailhead'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.
What runners say about Fifty-Foot Cliff Preserve Trailhead
“Well kept and relatively easy to navigate.”
“I was hoping for something a bit more scenic, but pretty nice for a stroll in the woods.”
“Well marked except when you get past a little field.”
“Easy hike and it leads to a beautiful view with a dedicated bench.”
Fun little hike. Very easy to do in under a hour. Well marked except when you get past a little field. When you get to a point where you got arrows and tree marks, go left for the cliff. If you take a right you’ll go down the hillside.
Very nice hike and definitely a hidden gem. Happy to find this location via the Google maps app. Definitely returning in the fall when the foliage changes. The overlook there is breathtaking and easy to get to, highly recommended. We also were lucky enough to see these vultures flying around the edge of the overlook.
The trail can be found behind the old town hall and museum building. Enter through the driveway to the right of the buildings. It's about 3/4 of a mile hike to the lookout point from the parking lot. Its a easy walk to get to.
Easy hike and it leads to a beautiful view with a dedicated bench. The views overlook the eastern CT valley and hills.
Trail conditions & character
“I was hoping for something a bit more scenic, but pretty nice for a stroll in the woods.”
“It's about 3/4 of a mile hike to the lookout point from the parking lot.”
Plan your run at Fifty-Foot Cliff Preserve Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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