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Pequonnock River Valley Park - Whitney Avenue Entrance

5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Running trail in Trumbull, Connecticut · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

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Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Pequonnock River Valley Park - Whitney Avenue Entrance'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.

Open 24h

What runners say about Pequonnock River Valley Park - Whitney Avenue Entrance

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (7 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

North of town locale, great for walking or swimming or fishing or hiking, take your pick. I go walking almost everyday here because it's level and easy to walk (or run) as it's a part of the Housatonic Valley trail system stretching from Bridgeport to Newtown. So easy to walk even my granny could do it!

★★★★★ — Kevin , Feb 2022

Brought my dogs here for a walk and they loved it! A lot of places to stop by the water if they need to cool off. Super easy to walk. Lot of other people biking running and walking. Def a great place. Hesitant to leave a review bc I don't want it to get busier!

★★★★★ — Jessica , Aug 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 7 reviews →

Plan your run at Pequonnock River Valley Park - Whitney Avenue Entrance

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • Phone+1 203-452-5060

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Pequonnock River Valley Park - Whitney Avenue Entrance

126 Whitney Ave, Trumbull, CT 06611

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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.