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Mansfield Hollow Dam Walk

4.7 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Running trail in North Windham, Connecticut · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Mansfield Hollow Dam Walk yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

ScenicStroller / ADA

What runners say about Mansfield Hollow Dam Walk

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (29 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“I come here three or four times a year for peaceful walks, bike rides and scenic views”

Very beautiful walk and easy to do. If you’re looking for a nice walk with a good view. This is it!

★★★★★ — Danielle , Dec 2023

What a great place to walk!! I love taking my longboard out here and catching the breeze! The wind off the field pushed me all the way back to my car one time haha! It's nice when you have to whole place to yourself depending on the day and weather. Check out these pictures I took when a storm was rolling in!!

★★★★★ — Honest , Jul 2026

I come here three or four times a year for peaceful walks, bike rides and scenic views

★★★★★ — Allen , Aug 2024

Excellent place to go for a nice hike and it's right near a bed of water.

★★★★★ — Benjamin , Aug 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 29 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“I come here three or four times a year for peaceful walks, bike rides and scenic views”

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Plan your run at Mansfield Hollow Dam Walk

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websiteportal.ct.gov

Where to find Mansfield Hollow Dam Walk

29 Old Boston Post Rd, North Windham, CT 06256

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Running trails near North Windham

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Mansfield Hollow State Park

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Natural surfaceDog-friendly

under a mile away

Nipmuck Trail - Mansfield Hollow

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under a mile away

Mansfield Hollow Lake Recreation Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 68 reviews

Mansfield Center, CT

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Popular spot for boaters (launch available), paddlers and hikers, plus picnics.

1.2 miles away

Mansfield Hollow State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 552 reviews

Mansfield Center, CT

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Lake area at a state park known for its hiking trails, as well as for canoeing, kayaking and fishing.

1.3 miles away

Sawmill Brook Preserve

4.9 ★★★★★ 7 reviews

Mansfield Center, CT

Scenic

2.3 miles away

Beaver Brook State Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 35 reviews

Windham, CT

Mixed

2.3 miles away

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.