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Overlook Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 39 Google reviews · Running trail in Bethel, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Overlook 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.
Picnic spot featuring trails through wooded hills as well as mountain biking.
What runners say about Overlook Park
Pretty little wooden bench at the top of the hill trail. Very cute date idea in 🙏🏼(Bethel CT) Lots of open fire pits & tables for a camp style bbq. Bugs are very active on the trails bring some bug spray for sure.
A wooded, hilly park with beautiful rock formations in downtown Bethel. Perfect for local residents to take their lunch to the picnic tables or add onto their daily walk. Less than a half mile from Greenwood Ave. Well marked trails, picnic tables and benches in various areas. No services - carry in, carry out.
Picnic tables at the beginning, and approx. 1.2 mile loop trail with 1 overlook. Another picnic table at the overlook
Park below and walk up short road to clearing, take upper loop trail for excellent short walk through dense mountain laurel stand. There's a fair number of small forest wildflowers including ladyslippers. What you see will depend entirely on when you visit.
Trail conditions & character
“Trails have some interesting rock formations - a lot of elevation changes for the distance.”
“Small, beautiful secluded park with a few pic Pinic benches good for a light hike or a lunch break.”
“A wooded, hilly park with beautiful rock formations in downtown Bethel.”
“Nice place to picnic by the parking lot, or hike up to lookout over the nearby hills.”
“Not as interesting botanically but nice spot for walking with dog.”
“Park below and walk up short road to clearing, take upper loop trail for excellent short walk through dense mountain laurel stand.”
Plan your run at Overlook Park
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone(203) 794-8531
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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