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Giuffrida Park Loop
4.9 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · Running trail in Meriden, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Giuffrida Park Loop'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 Giuffrida Park Loop
“This trail is nice, tough going up and then beautiful views the rest of the way it's about an hour long and super enjoyable”
Nice little loop.not too long. Very scenic. The path is mostly easy to traverse just keep an eye out for roots sticking up. The loop is right on the water and at the end of the pond you can go up the mountain, which has their own trails.
I like this trail. Always have. It's nice and easy, little bumpy at times but I think it's great even for my younger child to come along. I love that they added a couple benches along the way too.
This trail is nice, tough going up and then beautiful views the rest of the way it's about an hour long and super enjoyable
Gorgeous loop with views of 2 lakes, and an active mine. Not overly technical but some decent climbing up and down the ridgelines. Expect some noise from the mine and from the Public Works depot by the entrance
Trail conditions & character
“This trail is nice, tough going up and then beautiful views the rest of the way it's about an hour long and super enjoyable”
“26 can someone please add boards or build a bridge in the beginning of the hike where it's muddy and wet 99.”
“Gorgeous loop with views of 2 lakes, and an active mine.”
Plan your run at Giuffrida Park Loop
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- 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.
- Websitemeridenct.gov
Hours
| Monday | 1:02–1:03 AM |
| Tuesday | 1:04–1:05 AM |
| Wednesday | 1:06–1:07 AM |
| Thursday | 1:08–1:09 AM |
| Friday | 1:10–1:11 AM |
| Saturday | 1:12–1:13 AM |
| Sunday | 1–1:01 AM |
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