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Great Pond/Massacoe State Forest
4.5 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · Running trail in Simsbury, Connecticut · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Great Pond/Massacoe State Forest'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 Great Pond/Massacoe State Forest
“Beautiful pine trees surrounding the area.”
“Tucked quietly into the wood, this hidden gem is worth the drive for a bit of peace and calm in this busy and crazy world.”
“It is mostly flat around the pond so it’s a pretty easy walk.”
Great place to go on a nature walk if you're a local. If you're 25-30 minutes away and like ponds, sure it's worth the drive. It is quite a "great" pond in terms of size.
Parking for this area. Geat hike around the pond. Easy and mostly flat. Beautiful pine trees surrounding the area. Dog friendly. Parking is at the end of a gravel road and there is plenty of parking. All trails has a map as well for this area.
This 280-acre park is very serene and has about 5-miles of trails. The trails were flat and semi wide; it's a very easy walk. There is a dirt road with large potholes that leads to a parking area. This park is named after, you guessed it, it's great 30-acre pond.
Great place for a walk! It is mostly flat around the pond so it’s a pretty easy walk.
Trail conditions & character
“Despite parking lot and the road to it, this is a great place for a flat snowshoe.”
“This 280-acre park is very serene and has about 5-miles of trails.”
“Despite parking lot and the road to it, this is a great place for a flat snowshoe.”
Plan your run at Great Pond/Massacoe State Forest
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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
Running trails near Simsbury
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Stratton Brook State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 589 reviews
Beautiful park featuring a lake with a beach and trails, as well as a small pond.
