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Nature Conservancy Gladys Foster Preserve Trailhead
4.2 ★★★★☆ 17 Google reviews · Running trail in North Stonington, Connecticut · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Nature Conservancy Gladys Foster Preserve Trailhead 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.
What runners say about Nature Conservancy Gladys Foster Preserve Trailhead
“The paths are well worn, there are up and down segments and beautiful views.”
Watch for a small pull off for parking. No formal parking lot is available. The sign for Nature Conservancy land is set back from the road and slightly hidden. A short hike leads to an overlook. Further down the trail much beaver activity may be seen.
This is a nice hike with beautiful deep woods. Initially, it can be a bit steep, but it does level off making it a nice hike for bird watching and mushroom hunting. Pleasant overall hike.
So beautiful and quiet in the winter. There is some up and down elevation in the first mile but once you get to the Brook it is mostly level. Tons of beautiful stone walls, hemlock grove and Brook crossings. Only room for a couple of cars to park roadside. Preserve sign is set off about 50’ off the road.
The trail begins right away with a bit of a hike up and then levels out for a bit. The paths are well worn, there are up and down segments and beautiful views.
Trail conditions & character
“The paths are well worn, there are up and down segments and beautiful views.”
“Initially, it can be a bit steep, but it does level off making it a nice hike for bird watching and mushroom hunting.”
“Initially, it can be a bit steep, but it does level off making it a nice hike for bird watching and mushroom hunting.”
Plan your run at Nature Conservancy Gladys Foster Preserve Trailhead
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.
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