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Indian Well State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,281 Google reviews · Running trail in Shelton, Connecticut · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Indian Well 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.
Housatonic River park with a swimming beach, a brook & waterfall, hiking trails & picnic areas.
What runners say about Indian Well State Park
“This place was very nice it was pretty clean and quiet I was there during the morning though and it was early.”
“The waterfall here is absolutely gorgeous, it’s a short 5 minute walk from the small parking lot off the side of the road.”
“Great trail blue/ white trails easy to follow!”
“This place was very nice it was pretty clean and quiet I was there during the morning though and it was early.”
The waterfall here is absolutely gorgeous, it’s a short 5 minute walk from the small parking lot off the side of the road. There is a deep pool of water where people like to jump in as well, however the water has tons of rocks in the water that can’t be seen on the surface so you need to land within a certain area to…
I recently took a trip to Indian Well State Park, and it was a wonderful experience! The park is beautiful, with plenty of space to hike, grill, and hang out with family and friends. The main area offers a stunning view and direct access to the Housatonic River.
Lovely terrain, beautiful streams with small water falls. Only a small parking lot available in off season but the larger one across the street opens April 1.
This picturesque park is a serene retreat with a meandering river, winding trails, and tall evergreen trees. Perfect for picnics, hiking, and reconnecting with nature.
Trail conditions & character
“The waterfall here is absolutely gorgeous, it’s a short 5 minute walk from the small parking lot off the side of the road.”
“The waterfall here is absolutely gorgeous, it’s a short 5 minute walk from the small parking lot off the side of the road.”
“This place was very nice it was pretty clean and quiet I was there during the morning though and it was early.”
“This is an incredibly nice park and extremely well maintained with the exception of the restrooms.”
Plan your run at Indian Well State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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