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Quinebaug Lake State Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 174 Google reviews · Running trail in Danielson, Connecticut · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Quinebaug Lake State Park yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
Lake in a state park (also a tourist attraction) known for swimming and fishing in clean water.
What runners say about Quinebaug Lake State Park
“And the water is about as clean as you're going to find it in New England LOL”
“A lovely quiet place mostly reserved for locals, humming with dragonflies during the Summer months, beautiful clear water and a very nice trail that goes around the water!”
“A lovely quiet place mostly reserved for locals, humming with dragonflies during the Summer months, beautiful clear water and a very nice trail that goes around the water!”
A lovely quiet place mostly reserved for locals, humming with dragonflies during the Summer months, beautiful clear water and a very nice trail that goes around the water! We had a great afternoon getting some fresh air and watching a few people out paddle-boating! 😄
Excellent spot for fishing and kayaking. There's trails running throughout with plenty of spots to cast off from the bank, or go for a swim. Expect company, it's a very popular spot.
Has a trail around the lake with spots to stop and view along the way. The beach area is clean. Got to be careful swimming as it dips way down at a certain point. It doesn't gradually get deeper. Lots of trails that branch off to take and clean all around. I take my dog there. She loves it.
Trail conditions & character
“A lovely quiet place mostly reserved for locals, humming with dragonflies during the Summer months, beautiful clear water and a very nice trail that goes around the water!”
“A lovely quiet place mostly reserved for locals, humming with dragonflies during the Summer months, beautiful clear water and a very nice trail that goes around the water!”
Plan your run at Quinebaug Lake State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- Websitect.gov
- Phone(860) 424-3200
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