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Hubbard Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 99 Google reviews · Running trail in Meriden, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hubbard 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.
Hiking area, playground and picnic location with a castle and waterfalls.
What runners say about Hubbard Park
“Great park, beautiful area, excellent hike to the Castle is well worth it, incredible views”
Great hike with the family on a warm December day Hit three peaks in a 8.63 mile hike with 1,700 feet of elevation gain. Views were great at one spot, otherwise very foggy and overcast.
Love hubbard park ever since I was a little girl for so many reasons. Always been plenty to do, playground, gazebos, Pavillion, picnic tables, grills (if they're still there I'm not sure), walking and hiking trails, tons of trails actually of all different levels, fishing, ducks, the castle, the cliffs, the pool in…
A fantastic green space to relax, walk, or enjoy organized “bird walks” held right at the location you provided. Perfect for unwinding and connecting with nature. It’s literally at that address! Not a place for dining indoors but great for fresh air and peaceful moments.
Great place to go hiking if you're looking for a challenge. Start at Hubbard Park and hike up to the Castle. It's a little over 3 miles to the tope and a little over 3 miles back to the park (6.65 approx). Has steep hills and winding roads but the view is the best part.
Trail conditions & character
“Great park, beautiful area, excellent hike to the Castle is well worth it, incredible views”
“Safe with a gate or fence all the way around in porta potties nearby”
“Love the walking with my dog here and the lights add to it all.”
“Has steep hills and winding roads but the view is the best part.”
Plan your run at Hubbard Park
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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitemeridenct.gov
- Phone(203) 630-4259
Hours
| Monday | 12 AM–3:51 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 3:51 PM–12 AM |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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