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Phillips-Lovdal Farm Preserve
5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Running trail in Southbury, Connecticut · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Phillips-Lovdal Farm Preserve'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 Phillips-Lovdal Farm Preserve
Gorgeous property. Open fields for dogs and kids. Also a 5k trail and ski trail. Couple other marked trails that go into the woods that are very pretty. There’s a boardwalk over a fen (look it up. Not many around) and a spot to sit and observe. Lots of benches around too
This very hidden land trust property, that is well maintain. The property has 5k running trail. There also park bench to sit on, and just look over the fields. It look this land where the land trust been spending it money to keep up and add things for the public to use on their land.
Great easy trail system with a boardwalk, lovely open fields, and an old apple orchard. Peaceful and quiet - more than likely to pass no others on the trails. Great for trail running!
Trail conditions & character
“Great easy trail system with a boardwalk, lovely open fields, and an old apple orchard.”
Plan your run at Phillips-Lovdal Farm Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitesouthbury-ct.org
- Phone+1 203-264-4441
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
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