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John Brown Trail
4.3 ★★★★☆ 10 Google reviews · Running trail in Torrington, Connecticut · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from John Brown Trail'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 John Brown Trail
This 2/3 mile loop is flat and filled with the bold and tenacious spirit of John Brown!
Short trail but very nice. take a moment to read the material at the entrance it's very interesting and may surprise you.
Dead Tree down about a third to halfway through the trail but it was easily avoidable. Super great leisurely hiking experience. Trail wasn’t too muddy either, although I’d recommend wearing boots.
Trail conditions & character
“Trail wasn’t too muddy either, although I’d recommend wearing boots.”
“This 2/3 mile loop is flat and filled with the bold and tenacious spirit of John Brown!”
“This 2/3 mile loop is flat and filled with the bold and tenacious spirit of John Brown!”
Plan your run at John Brown Trail
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.
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