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Pine Mountain Trail Head

4.8 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Running trail in Ridgefield, Connecticut · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Pine Mountain Trail Head'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.

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Open 24hScenicRestrooms

What runners say about Pine Mountain Trail Head

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (28 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Beautiful hike on Ives birthday, 2021.”

Great place to hike. It is a difficult trail. Also, the cell service isn't great. It's important to take a picture of the trails on the map at the beginning of the trail. There's a good chance you won't be able to use the trail app. I didn't see bathrooms. Parking is limited.

★★★★★ — Keelie , Jun 2020

Beautiful hike on Ives birthday, 2021. The easy branch of the trail (red blazes) is great!

★★★★★ — Larry , Oct 2021

Awesome access to Charles Ives trail, which apparently goes for miles. I only did a couple today but I will definitely come back here.

★★★★★ — A , Apr 2021

Trail on one end of Hemlock Hills. Some nice trail options including the Ives trail.

★★★★☆ — A , Jun 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 28 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“Beautiful hike on Ives birthday, 2021.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“We catered an event for an engagement Party, incredible location, pavilion and bathrooms available.”

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Plan your run at Pine Mountain Trail Head

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.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websiteridgefieldct.org

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 Pine Mountain Trail Head

Ridgefield, Connecticut

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Running trails near Ridgefield

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Hemlock Hills

4.6 ★★★★★ 101 reviews

Ridgefield, CT

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Famous beauty spot popular with hikers & mountain bikers for its challenging trails & great views.

under a mile away

Lake Windwing

4.6 ★★★★★ 43 reviews

Ridgefield, CT

ScenicDog-friendly

under a mile away

Wooster Mountain State Park Scenic Reserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 80 reviews

Danbury, CT

Natural surface

Founded in 1920, this 444-acre park offers trails & hunting, plus a 50-yard outdoor shooting range.

1.6 miles away

Ives Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 33 reviews

Danbury, CT

17 miNatural surface

Walking trail named after a local composer & stretching 20 mi. through a heavily wooded area.

1.7 miles away

Bennetts Pond State Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 71 reviews

Ridgefield, CT

3 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

State park with trails for hiking and mountain biking, plus lakes and abundant wildlife.

2.0 miles away

Seth Low Pierrepont State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 54 reviews

Ridgefield, CT

Scenic

Lush state park with hiking access from multiple parking lots, plus lake boating/fishing launches.

2.3 miles away

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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.