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Osbornedale State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 521 Google reviews · Running trail in Derby, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Osbornedale 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.
This large tract of land features fishing ponds, hiking & picnic areas & an environmental center.
What runners say about Osbornedale State Park
“If you're looking for a picturesque lunch spot surrounded by breathtaking nature, you don't want to miss this park!”
“It is a peaceful park with picnic tables and ample parking in several spots.”
Little advice if you go in the Red ❤️ trail, you need boots or shoes, waterproof. There is part of the trail that has a mood and water to walk on the way. Is nice but just be careful.🖐🧐👍🐍🐦🐿🦋💧🥾👟📷📍enjoy.
We made the circuit on the main trail (red) and I was inexplicably beat from it! It’s a good trail, only a little elevation gain in the beginning, and it was a nice hike…try it, you’ll like it!
Beautiful park. My hubby and I had a nice walk Saturday afternoon, we really enjoyed the peacefulness!!
Had not been here in quite awhile and so glad I visited today. Beautiful weather and barely any bugs 🪳. The lower area looked recently mowed and the rest rooms had just been cleaned this day. Lots of available parking as well. Highlight of my visit today was getting close to the resident Great Egret.
Trail conditions & character
“If you're looking for a picturesque lunch spot surrounded by breathtaking nature, you don't want to miss this park!”
“" The 1st Pavillion is the best: near the little lake, parking lot, playground & the CLEAN bathroom building.”
“It is a peaceful park with picnic tables and ample parking in several spots.”
“" The 1st Pavillion is the best: near the little lake, parking lot, playground & the CLEAN bathroom building.”
“Can be muddy near pond and other areas after a lot of rain but expected.”
“If you plan to spend some time here take the dog(s), take your bike, take the kids, take a hike & take some photos.”
Plan your run at Osbornedale 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteportal.ct.gov
- Phone(203) 735-4311
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Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–6 PM |
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