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Metacomet Trail at East Peak
4.7 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Running trail in Meriden, Connecticut · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Metacomet Trail at East Peak'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 Metacomet Trail at East Peak
“I hiked 9 miles today and saw this beautiful deer in an open field.”
Very nice hike. Great views. Can get up to the castle and have good cliff side views. Grew views of the lake and island below. Hike can be a bit rocky. Not too tiring or difficult of a trail.
Overall nice trail. Plan the parking there no parking lot but can park along the side. There is spot if you like to sit and eat. Not that crowded, plenty of shades. Beautiful view top of the climb.
A lot of trail options, the castle is a cool. The only thing we didn’t appreciate was the amount of glass on some trails, assuming it’s from the amount of traffic this place gets. Seems like a lot of tourist come to visit.
Anyone looking for a challenging hike or trail run should visit the Metacomet up to Castle Craig/East Peak. The views from the top are spectacular, and include Sleeping Giant to the south. The terrain ranges from dirt logging roads to rocky climbs.
Trail conditions & character
“This part of the Metacomet Trail (part of the New England Trail) has some of the steepest trails and best views in the state.”
“None of the trails are technical so kids and pets should do fine.”
Plan your run at Metacomet Trail at East Peak
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
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Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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