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McClean Outdoor Education Preserve
5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · Running trail in West Suffield, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from McClean Outdoor Education Preserve'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 McClean Outdoor Education Preserve
To access the preserve, park your vehicle across the street in the Suffield High School parking lot. There is a striped crosswalk on Sheldon Street to mark the entrance. GPS coordinates are 41°58'44.0"N 72°41'34.6"W. A dirt path leads down to the first clearing, which contains a shed and shelter.
Perfect 1 mile nature trail - very thoughtfully crafted to make sure you can get across the muddy sections with bridges or wooden walk ways.
Trail conditions & character
“Perfect 1 mile nature trail - very thoughtfully crafted to make sure you can get across the muddy sections with bridges or wooden walk ways.”
“At the start of the blue loop trail, we saw an additional building, which appeared to be an observation tower.”
“To access the preserve, park your vehicle across the street in the Suffield High School parking lot.”
Plan your run at McClean Outdoor Education Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitesuffieldlandconservancy.org
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–6 PM |
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