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McLean Game Refuge - Barndoor Hills Entrance
4.8 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Running trail in Granby, Connecticut · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of McLean Game Refuge - Barndoor Hills Entrance 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.
Park with trails for hiking that are suitable for families with kids.
What runners say about McLean Game Refuge - Barndoor Hills Entrance
“Beautiful trails, plenty of parking, great place to run, hike and just chill out with nature.”
“Damp after all the rain but still easy to navigate”
“Beautiful and peaceful place to hike.”
Spacious parking. Beautiful place to walk or hike. In October, I visited the access point to the trails and the trail along the West Branch of Salmon Brook (3 photos). Revisited after the snows of December and January (3 photos). Latest addition: 1 summit photo of Eastern Barndoor Hills.
Easy to find parking lot for access to a lot of trails. Follow Grove to Summit (moderately steep switchback trail) for nice vistas from the top. Damp after all the rain but still easy to navigate
Terrific trails, well marked. Great hill for sledding and people with dogs were very respectful with their handling. Beautiful place for xc skiing, running, or hiking.
Always a good place for a hike, any time of year. Lots of parking at the Barndoor Hills Rd entrance, seems like almost as much as at the Salmon Brook St entrance.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful trails, plenty of parking, great place to run, hike and just chill out with nature.”
“Lots of parking at the Barndoor Hills Rd entrance, seems like almost as much as at the Salmon Brook St entrance.”
“Lots of parking at the Barndoor Hills Rd entrance, seems like almost as much as at the Salmon Brook St entrance.”
“Great hill for sledding and people with dogs were very respectful with their handling.”
Plan your run at McLean Game Refuge - Barndoor Hills Entrance
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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone+1 860-653-7869
Running trails near Granby
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Salmon Brook Park
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McLean Game Refuge
4.8 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Sprawling refuge with trails for all levels, plus ponds, streams and forests.
Granbrook Park
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Simple, serene, and kid-friendly park featuring a stream and a playground.