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Matson Hill Road Open Space
4.6 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Running trail in South Glastonbury, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Matson Hill Road Open Space'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.
Park featuring ruins of a former cotton mill as well as an open field and a stream.
What runners say about Matson Hill Road Open Space
“Beautiful for a family picnic and wonderful to learn the history of one of America's textile plants.”
“This relatively new open space combines a peaceful setting with a perspective on Glastonbury's history of water-powered manufacturing in the 19th and early 20th centuries.”
This relatively new open space combines a peaceful setting with a perspective on Glastonbury's history of water-powered manufacturing in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The textile industry was once a major part of the economy throughout Connecticut and much of New England. The ruins of the old mill are picturesque.
Nice little open space. You can walk around the grounds, the old factory, and around the adjacent stream. Very pretty.
Great place to play Frisbee or check out some Ruins of the past. There was handicap parking I would suggest the walking trail it was pretty short and had some really steep parts. Great place to throw down a blanket and have a picnic.
Beautiful area. The cotton hollow trails down the road are beautiful as well. Moderate hike.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful for a family picnic and wonderful to learn the history of one of America's textile plants.”
“There is a parking lot, a large grassy lawn or field, the area around the ruins, and some trails along Roaring Book just beyond the ruins.”
“This relatively new open space combines a peaceful setting with a perspective on Glastonbury's history of water-powered manufacturing in the 19th and early 20th centuries.”
Plan your run at Matson Hill Road Open Space
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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
- Websiteglastonburyct.gov
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Running trails near South Glastonbury
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
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Great Pond Preserve
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