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Gunntown Passive Park and Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Running trail in Oxford, Connecticut · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Gunntown Passive Park and Nature Preserve'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 Gunntown Passive Park and Nature Preserve
“It's fairly small park but beautiful around sunset and sunrise, especially when the intentionally preserved flower feild blooms.”
“Nice and quiet park in the middle of naugatuck.”
“Its perfect for a dog walk or a quick trip with small kids!”
A nice little park with some history, a walking trail, and some picnic areas. Pretty quiet and scenic.
My first time here I give this place a five-star rating it is a beautiful walk all the way up till you get to the top which has an amazing beautiful view plenty of room for your dogs to run around it is great to get out and adventure into this huge field it is a very cool spot up here it is on my top 10 list this is a…
It's fairly small park but beautiful around sunset and sunrise, especially when the intentionally preserved flower feild blooms. Its perfect for a dog walk or a quick trip with small kids!
Great place for a walk. Informative postings along way. Paths are clearly maked. Some small hills to navigate
Trail conditions & character
“It's fairly small park but beautiful around sunset and sunrise, especially when the intentionally preserved flower feild blooms.”
“Its perfect for a dog walk or a quick trip with small kids!”
“Nice and quiet park in the middle of naugatuck.”
Plan your run at Gunntown Passive Park and Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitenaugatuck-ct.gov
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–6 pm |
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