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Naugatuck River Walk
3.3 ★★★☆☆ 11 Google reviews · Running trail in Thomaston, Connecticut · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 4 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Naugatuck River Walk'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 Naugatuck River Walk
Nice Parking lot, also nice paved short walking path along the Naugatuck river. They also have a few picnic tables right down by the river. My dog and I enjoyed the nice clean short walk along the Naugatuck river. We will definitely be going back. ✌️
While I enjoy my walk and it was nice and flat and appears to be well maintained the trail is exceptionally short. At one point I was standing by the end of the trail and I could see the building that is supposed to be the bathroom at the other end of the trail.
Short out and back. The trail just ends. Really close to the river with a lot of birds. 2 picnic tables,three teir water fountain(dog fountain), and a locked bathroom. Will be back.
Trail conditions & character
“At one point I was standing by the end of the trail and I could see the building that is supposed to be the bathroom at the other end of the trail.”
“2 picnic tables,three teir water fountain(dog fountain), and a locked bathroom.”
“Nice Parking lot, also nice paved short walking path along the Naugatuck river.”
“2 picnic tables,three teir water fountain(dog fountain), and a locked bathroom.”
“Nice Parking lot, also nice paved short walking path along the Naugatuck river.”
Plan your run at Naugatuck River Walk
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Distance4 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitenaugatuckriver.net
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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