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Gristmill Open Space
4.4 ★★★★☆ 29 Google reviews · Running trail in Shelton, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Gristmill Open Space'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 Gristmill Open Space
“Beautiful place for a scenic walk, and great fishing on the farm mill river which is stocked with trout.”
“I love this place , very serene , and clean You can fish of course need a permit, beautiful”
We loved it. Theres a marked trail and a fisherman trail that parallels the river/brook. We heard many songbirds. If you love a short nature walk...1 mile or so...then just do it
Gristmill Open Space is a forest in Fairfield County. Gristmill Open Space is situated nearby to the hamlets Huntington and Oronoque Hills North.
Beautiful place for a scenic walk, and great fishing on the farm mill river which is stocked with trout.
My daughter and I took our dogs there for a little hike. It was really really nice, the dogs went swimming LOL. It wasn't that warm but they didn't mind. We had a lot of fun and it was relaxing and very enjoyable. I didn't have my phone with me so I don't have the photos my daughter does.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful place for a scenic walk, and great fishing on the farm mill river which is stocked with trout.”
“Immediately ordered water shoes so I could wade into the stream with my dog.”
“I love this place , very serene , and clean You can fish of course need a permit, beautiful”
Plan your run at Gristmill Open Space
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- Websitesheltonconservation.org
- Phone(203) 924-1555
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
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