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Hungerford Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 85 Google reviews · Running trail in Berlin, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hungerford Nature Center'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 Hungerford Nature Center
“Something for all ages and stages!”
I think the inside has a lot of cute things for the kids. There's not a lot of animals to see outside mostly goats and a few llamas. I guess there's a skunk but we didn't see it. I like the little garden area that was cute for the kids over by the trail. One thing I didn't really like in the playground area ....
Took my 3 year old on a field trip here. Perfect for the pre-school crowd! Lots of little critters inside and each exhibit is interactive and hands on. Outside is fantastic- great playground, little hiking trails, and more animals. The staff were great with kids and very nice. I will buy the membership, worth it!
We love hungerford .the animals and the workers are always so nice .and we can't forget about the hiking trail that my 4 year old makes me so every time ! It's beautiful and quiet
Great for the kids, a pond and wooded area, farm and other animals which reside in Connectcut. An educational history lesson for younger children.
Plan your run at Hungerford Nature Center
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.
- Websitehungerfordnaturecenter.org
- Phone(860) 827-9064
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM |
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