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Killkenney Rocks Finger Rocks and Reservoir Loop
4.9 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Running trail in Farmington, Connecticut · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Killkenney Rocks Finger Rocks and Reservoir Loop'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 Killkenney Rocks Finger Rocks and Reservoir Loop
“The trail offers beautiful views along several points of the loop which include several ponds/reservoirs.”
Once you enter the West Hartford Reservoir you will enter a huge parking lot with plenty of parking. There is a paved trail also a gravel Trail to ride bikes and also hiking trails.
This is one of favorite kid-friendly easy walking trails in the Hartford/Farmington area. This trail always has plenty of parking the 2x that I’ve gone here. The trail offers beautiful views along several points of the loop which include several ponds/reservoirs.
Took my girlfriend here on our first date. The trails are well kept and clean, but still rustic looking over you get off the paved paths. Loved it and will probably be back at some point.
A great place to walk and get some steps in. Wonderful scenery. Easy elevation and plenty of trails to choose from whether you want to walk on paved roads or graveled paths. More We always see people on these paths. You will also interact with cyclists, rollerbladers, and people with pets.
Trail conditions & character
“Easy elevation and plenty of trails to choose from whether you want to walk on paved roads or graveled paths.”
“There is a lovely spot about three quarters of a mile counterclockwise from the parking lot overlooking a small pond with a bench!”
“There is a lovely spot about three quarters of a mile counterclockwise from the parking lot overlooking a small pond with a bench!”
“The trail offers beautiful views along several points of the loop which include several ponds/reservoirs.”
Plan your run at Killkenney Rocks Finger Rocks and Reservoir Loop
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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 — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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