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Mansfield Hollow State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Running trail in Mansfield Center, Connecticut · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Mansfield Hollow 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.
What runners say about Mansfield Hollow State Park
“All in incredibly beautiful surroundings.”
Nice and quiet this morning. The field trial area is close due to hunting dog training and the use of live ammunition...so heads up, wear some color and don't act like a duck...
Hands down one of my favorite places to go. I have been coming here my whole life. Great fishing and lots of great trails to hike. Plenty of wildlife. If you come early in the morning to the boat launch after sunrise you can watch a family of 4 eagles, two adults and two juveniles as they hunt for breakfast.
The large loop is fun, start 100 feet down paved road on left. Left trail unmarked but blazed after crossing road by reservoir.
Hiking, fishing, hunting, biking, kayaking, boating.... All in incredibly beautiful surroundings. This is a great place.
Trail conditions & character
“The field trial area is close due to hunting dog training and the use of live ammunition.”
Plan your run at Mansfield Hollow State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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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 |
Running trails near Mansfield Center
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 Lake Recreation Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
Popular spot for boaters (launch available), paddlers and hikers, plus picnics.
Mansfield Hollow State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 552 reviews
Lake area at a state park known for its hiking trails, as well as for canoeing, kayaking and fishing.
