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Marion K Wilcox Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Running trail in Bloomfield, Connecticut · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Marion K Wilcox Park 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.

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What runners say about Marion K Wilcox Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (45 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Beautiful area, you really feel the serenity of it.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 7 mentions

“The views aren't as Grand as at talcott mountain, but the quiet in the woods is much better.”

Quiet little spot tucked away in Bloomfield. Quick trail to Talcott Mountain range and views of Avon beyond. Great little meadow for picnics and sunbathing among the trees. Adequate parking and clean new porta-potty with changing table for little ones.

★★★★★ — Ewin , May 2018

Beautiful area, you really feel the serenity of it. Wish there was a stream but that's just nit picking. Great hike.

★★★★☆ — Kyoko , Sep 2020

M.K. Wilcox Park is located in Bloomfield, CT. It's approximately 118 acres with about 2.3 miles of trails. There was a medium sized parking lot and a path up to the kiosk. On the kiosk, there were some information and maps of the area. There was a large lawn which would be a great spot to picnic on.

★★★★☆ — Kimbodian , Dec 2024

Great place to hike. Blue blaze (hilly) and orange blaze (less hilly) on one side, and somewhere in the middle on the other side. The park sits between Pennwood park, and Tarriffville/route 189. Nice views along the Tarriffville side. Airplanes fly closely overhead!

★★★★★ — John , Nov 2017

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 45 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 12 mentions

“The views aren't as Grand as at talcott mountain, but the quiet in the woods is much better.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 9 mentions

“Adequate parking and clean new porta-potty with changing table for little ones.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 7 mentions

“The views aren't as Grand as at talcott mountain, but the quiet in the woods is much better.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 5 mentions

“Blue blaze (hilly) and orange blaze (less hilly) on one side, and somewhere in the middle on the other side.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Adequate parking and clean new porta-potty with changing table for little ones.”

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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.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Phone(860) 242-8935

Where to find Marion K Wilcox Park

46 Hoskins Rd, Bloomfield, CT 06002

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Natural surface

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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.