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Meigs Point Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 247 Google reviews · Running trail in Madison, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Meigs Point Nature Center'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.
Long-running, family-friendly environmental learning center at Hammonasset Beach State Park.
What runners say about Meigs Point Nature Center
“The beach was clean and had a mixture of sandy and rocky.”
“What a beautiful area, and you would never really know it was there.”
“Meigs Point Nature Center at Hammonasset State Beach is a true gem for nature lovers of all ages.”
We have been to the beach so many times and walk on the trail so often. I do not know how I have missed this treasure! In plain sight! Absolutely wonderful little museum. Completely free. They accept donations. The sections are beautifully designed. The displays are wonderful and lifelike.
I think Connecticut beaches are no the best but they do a good job maintaining them. Let’s not bring down our beaches. We have amazing view of sunsets here and if you walk a little bit more at the end you will find a secret spot that you will enjoy the view in a romantic date.
What a beautiful area, and you would never really know it was there. Most people just go for the beach, but if you explore around a bit there are great walks, lots of scenery, and tons of wildlife.
Awesome place. The fish and animals are great. Rangers are great . Great place to camping, there so much to do here. Went for a walk. They even got fountains for dogs. That awesome
Trail conditions & character
“We have amazing view of sunsets here and if you walk a little bit more at the end you will find a secret spot that you will enjoy the view in a romantic date.”
“The entire facility including the restrooms are very clean.”
“For example one has a water fountain making a gurgling river.”
Plan your run at Meigs Point Nature Center
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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitemeigspointnaturecenter.org
- Phone(203) 245-8743
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–5 PM |
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