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Fisher Meadows

4.5 ★★★★★ 224 Google reviews · Running trail in Avon, Connecticut · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Fisher Meadows' 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.

LoopOpen 24hScenicDog-friendlyFlat & fastTrailhead parking

Park with soccer fields and trails, plus a playground, picnic tables, and boating.

What runners say about Fisher Meadows

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (224 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“The trails are well kept but it does flood easily after heavy rains so you sometimes can't go fully around the trail.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“Nice sport field with trails loop around beautiful pond and river .”

Nice sport field with trails loop around beautiful pond and river . Nice place to do bird watching too.

★★★★★ — Ching , Jul 2025

I love walking here in the morning and afternoons. Great for bird watching along the banks of the pond. The trails are well kept but it does flood easily after heavy rains so you sometimes can't go fully around the trail.

★★★★★ — Todd , Jun 2019

4.2.22 Very easy path along the river that's more of a stroll vs a hike. Family friendly, lots of people with dogs, pretty views of the river and pond.

★★★★☆ — Margaret , Apr 2022

Nice open space, which is a mix of sports fields, public-use space (like the gaga pit), a pond, and public walking/hiking trails. There's also a small picnic area with a grill and playground. Fishing is available in the pond, and sometimes the local Crew teams practice there.

★★★★★ — Kat , Nov 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 224 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 9 mentions

“Family friendly, lots of people with dogs, pretty views of the river and pond.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“Family friendly, lots of people with dogs, pretty views of the river and pond.”

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🔁 Loop trail 3 mentions

“There's a good 30 minute trail loop around the pond which isn't paved, but is level and usually kept clear.”

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Flat & fast 3 mentions

“There's a good 30 minute trail loop around the pond which isn't paved, but is level and usually kept clear.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

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Plan your run at Fisher Meadows

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • Websiteavonct.gov
  • Phone(860) 409-4332

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Fisher Meadows

800 Old Farms Rd, Avon, CT 06001

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Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.