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Pequonnock River Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Running trail in Monroe, Connecticut · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Pequonnock River Trail'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 Pequonnock River Trail
“Clean well maintained beautiful tree covered trails the main trail is easy walk but across river are some challenging hikes and mountain bike rides.”
“Mainly in the shade so you're not being baked in the sun, good, wide surface for bikes, has wetlands so you will deal with bugs, bring visor at when it it that season”
“So pretty, peaceful, and nicely cared for.”
“Clean well maintained beautiful tree covered trails the main trail is easy walk but across river are some challenging hikes and mountain bike rides.”
“Great for families dog walkers bikers Happy place”
Miles of hiking trails in a deep valley along a scenic river that was once a water company reservoir. The Trails run from Bridgeport to Newtown, utilizing grants from the State to develop the trails as part of a national program to utilize historic railroad beds as walkways and bicycle paths.
Good place to park if you're riding the rails to trails stretching from Beardsley Park in Bridgeport to the lumber yard in Newtown.
amazing fall day today - cloudless sky!. I parked at the north end of the trail on Swamp Rd by Interstate/Lakeland Lumber. there's room for maybe three cars. The path quickly takes a right and if you come upon abandoned factories you missed it - google maps is accurate - follow it.
A lovely trail that is fairly wide packed stone dust to the south and double wide gravelly becoming rocky/rooty single track to the north past Pepper street. Great for walking/running/mountain bike riding, a little bumpy at times for road bike riding, but if you're brave you can navigate it
Trail conditions & character
“Suitable for children, walking with dogs, and mountain biking.”
“The first mile going south is singletrack (not maintained) and is riddled with tree roots - may not be easy for skinny tires (glad I didn't bring that bike).”
“Clean well maintained beautiful tree covered trails the main trail is easy walk but across river are some challenging hikes and mountain bike rides.”
“Mainly in the shade so you're not being baked in the sun, good, wide surface for bikes, has wetlands so you will deal with bugs, bring visor at when it it that season”
Plan your run at Pequonnock River Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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