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Old Furnace State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 493 Google reviews · Running trail in Danielson, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Old Furnace State Park'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.
Hiker-friendly state park with a lake and a trail leading to a cliff top.
What runners say about Old Furnace State Park
“Nice local spot to go on a short hike, it has a quick trail up to the lookout ledge that offers a great view of the surrounding land!”
“I LOVE this park,so many gorgeous views, the trails are clearly marked and it's very spacious.”
Great cliff for the area we live in and it can be one hell of a hike if you take the right paths. If you want to see the view fast you can take a very direct trail that will bring you to the overlook. The family had a blast climbing to the top and the view was gorgeous.
Loved this hike! Without realizing it, we parked much further away from the base of the cliffs, turned out to be a much better experience. We did the entire loop around the pond. About halfway around you are at the top of the stone cliffs looking down at the pond, it is incredible!
Such a beautiful spot! Killer views in various spots up the mountain and really a fairly easy hike to get to see all of this amazing sights. Highly recommend the area and honestly cant wait to go back next fall to see all of the colors
The views from the cliff top are gorgeous and worth the hike up the twisting trail. Definitely not wheelchair accessible like the website says. I have lived so close to this trail for 2 years and I can't believe I only just discovered it. Lovely place to hike with friends and walk the dogs.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice local spot to go on a short hike, it has a quick trail up to the lookout ledge that offers a great view of the surrounding land!”
“3 mile loop following the blue trail then the orange trail then back onto the blue trail”
“I was really impressed with all the little caves and crevices I could climb into with my dog.”
“- free parking - no bathrooms - very buggy in some areas - popular spot for rock climbing - I recommend getting AllTrails but if you don’t have it, I did a 2.”
“I was really impressed with all the little caves and crevices I could climb into with my dog.”
“Absolutely gorgeous, most of the paths are very flat, but the unmarked trails are a bit rougher”
“Definitely not wheelchair accessible like the website says.”
Plan your run at Old Furnace State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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Hours
| Monday | 4:50 AM–8:10 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:50 AM–8:10 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:50 AM–8:10 PM |
| Thursday | 4:50 AM–8:10 PM |
| Friday | 4:50 AM–8:10 PM |
| Saturday | 4:50 AM–8:10 PM |
| Sunday | 4:50 AM–8:10 PM |
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