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Peters Memorial Woods
4.6 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Running trail in Clinton, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Peters Memorial Woods' 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 Peters Memorial Woods
“Challenging ups and downs with beautiful scenery at trail running pace.”
“Its a wonderful walk in the woods for any age, paths are clearly marked and easy to traverse.”
These trails and land are a treasure, particularly for an old man and his dog! Bailey has boundless energy and tears through the woods with great exuberance. She also loves splashing in the brook.
A nice area for challenging or easy hikes. From cliff to wetlands and swamps. Can enter on Brickyard rd on the Spoonwood trail and follow the many trails to the Peters Memorial Trails coming out on Valley rd. Can take a half to over two hours enjoying a walk around. A total of 6 trails about 2.5 miles in all.
Really great hiking area. Smaller but several miles to hike. Some wet areas with crossings. Some rocky outcrops. Overall very nice!
A Wonderful Gem and another blessing from God. Challenging ups and downs with beautiful scenery at trail running pace. This place is a great training loop for trail running or if you just want a nice stroll in the great outdoors, it's great for anything and everyone. A must see if you're local or visiting the area.
Trail conditions & character
“The ledges I like the most for the views before the trees fill in the spring.”
“The parking lot is a nice size and would fit up to 5 cars max.”
“Overall lots of the trails are flat, but there are a couple inclines and rocky areas.”
“Peters woods trails are well marked and there is plenty of space to stretch my legs.”
Plan your run at Peters Memorial Woods
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
- Websiteclintonlandtrust.org
- Phone(860) 345-8646
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–6 PM |
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