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Hopemead State Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 22 Google reviews · Running trail in Bozrah, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hopemead State Park'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 Hopemead State Park
Beautiful path a little less traveled but well worth it. Beautiful view of "Lake Williams"? (Estimated belief not proven) but definitely nice serene moderate walk as on one patch due to some rocky inclines and declines on some paths, but like any, there are multiple routes.
Small 1 mile trail leading to gardeners lake. Easy walking, can go with the entire family
Nice short walk with only a bit of small hill decline closer to lake. Dogs welcome on leashes. Many pets were enjoying a good swim. If you picnic there bring a wagon with chairs, bug spray and wear water shoes as there is some broken glass on dirt and probably in water.
Nice place for a hike. About 1/2 mile walk to the lake. Old root cellar to explore close to the water.
Trail conditions & character
“Old root cellar to explore close to the water.”
Plan your run at Hopemead State Park
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
- Distance2 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Websitect.gov
- Phone(860) 424-3200
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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