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Ragged Mountain Memorial
4.8 ★★★★★ 70 Google reviews · Running trail in Berlin, Connecticut · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Ragged Mountain Memorial'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.
Kid-friendly range known for its rocky terrain, featuring various well-maintained hiking trails.
What runners say about Ragged Mountain Memorial
“Beautiful views and well maintained trails make every adventure there awesome.”
“Once here you can enjoy the challenging loop around the peak with great views of the cliffs from below or the panoramic vista from the peak.”
“Trails are well marked and for the most park well kept.”
Great place with fun trails. Dog friendly and kid friendly. Amazing views of the reservoir and surrounding areas. Trails are well marked and for the most park well kept. There few trees down but that's normal. It did not make too much of an obstacle. Great place all together. Definitely will be back again.
One of the best trails in Central CT, very easily accesible in the middle of several towns yet on the trail you feel completely surrounded by only nature. Very decent amount of elevation with many ups and downs and multiple vistas overlooking nearby ponds and resevoirs.
Parked at timberline golf course took a complete Loop which was over 9 mi definitely challenging at times but doable very Rocky very slippery with lots of mud. Trails are marked pretty well there is a view at the top at the top.
Fantastic hiking area, it is expansive so I recommend you research the trails beforehand.
Trail conditions & character
“Once here you can enjoy the challenging loop around the peak with great views of the cliffs from below or the panoramic vista from the peak.”
“Parked at timberline golf course took a complete Loop which was over 9 mi definitely challenging at times but doable very Rocky very slippery with lots of mud.”
“Parked at timberline golf course took a complete Loop which was over 9 mi definitely challenging at times but doable very Rocky very slippery with lots of mud.”
“Trails are well marked and for the most park well kept.”
Plan your run at Ragged Mountain Memorial
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- Websitetown.berlin.ct.us
- Phone(860) 828-7000
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