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Newman Poses Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Running trail in Westport, Connecticut · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Newman Poses Preserve'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.

LoopDog-friendlyTrailhead parking

What runners say about Newman Poses Preserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (37 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Small preserve with some nice sights like a clearing, river with small waterfalls, and evergreen lined pathways. The lowlands are great, the highlands aren't really that nice overall.

★★★★★ — Gowilder , Dec 2019

Easy, pleasant loop(s) whole family can negotiate. A pleasant ramble through old farmland reverting to forest. Meadow paths are mowed 6’ wide, woods trails well tramped and delineated.

★★★★☆ — William , Apr 2018

A nice easy walking trail with river views. Watch the markers carefully to stay on the trails. Can be wet in spots.

★★★★☆ — Mark , Nov 2018

Very enjoyable area to walk. Low difficulty. Trees, stream, berries. About 25 minute loop.

★★★★★ — Andy , Jul 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 37 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“Dogs are allowed, but there are only three cars allowed in the parking lot at a time, so you might have to wait for people to leave in order to park.”

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🔁 Loop trail 3 mentions

“Easy, pleasant loop(s) whole family can negotiate.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

“Dogs are allowed, but there are only three cars allowed in the parking lot at a time, so you might have to wait for people to leave in order to park.”

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Plan your run at Newman Poses Preserve

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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteaspetucklandtrust.org
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 am–6 pm
Tuesday 6 am–6 pm
Wednesday 6 am–6 pm
Thursday 6 am–6 pm
Friday 6 am–6 pm
Saturday 6 am–6 pm
Sunday 6 am–6 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Newman Poses Preserve

307 Bayberry Ln, Westport, CT 06880

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.