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Fisher Meadows Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Running trail in Avon, Connecticut · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface: Not reported
Loop distance: Not reported
Shape: Loop
Shade: Not reported
Access: Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Fisher Meadows 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.

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LoopScenicDog-friendlyFlat & fast

What runners say about Fisher Meadows Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (45 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“Not only are there beautiful fields (for humans only not pets,) but the hiking is breath-taking!”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“These trails are pretty well maintained and it's an easy walk or run so any skill level can do it”

What a place! Not only are there beautiful fields (for humans only not pets,) but the hiking is breath-taking! Some of the more secluded trails are very narrow (single file line style) but only the trails off the river are like this, definitely manageable to pull off to the side if need be but be cautious.

★★★★★ — Sasha , Jul 2025

We followed the trail down to the water district tower, then looped around part of Spring Lake. If you stay on the main trail and avoid the grass, ticks will not be an issue. The terrain is flat

★★★★★ — Bob , Oct 2022

Such a nice place to run or walk along the Farmington River. These trails are pretty well maintained and it's an easy walk or run so any skill level can do it

★★★★★ — Clare , May 2023

Great Farmington River Walk-About. Big parking lot. Well maintained trail. Great views of the river. Park benches to enjoy the view.

★★★★★ — Steve , Sep 2016

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 45 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 8 mentions 
“Not only are there beautiful fields (for humans only not pets,) but the hiking is breath-taking!”
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 ➖ Flat & fast 3 mentions 
“These trails are pretty well maintained and it's an easy walk or run so any skill level can do it”
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 🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions 
“Pulled 5 ticks off the dog, but saw some beautiful deer there.”
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 🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions 
“Beautiful trails, nice loop, good fishing.”
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Plan your run at Fisher Meadows Trailhead

The practical stuff

AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
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.
DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Websiteavonct.gov
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Hours

Monday	8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Tuesday	8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Wednesday	8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Thursday	8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Friday	8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

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 Trailhead

291 Old Farms Rd, Avon, CT 06001

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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.