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Rettich Preserve - Madison Land Trust
4.7 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Running trail in Madison, 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 Rettich Preserve - Madison Land Trust'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.
Preserve featuring a riverside walk, a former farm and lawns for outdoor concerts.
What runners say about Rettich Preserve - Madison Land Trust
“Beautiful preserve donated to the town of Madison by the Rettich Family.”
The Riddick preserve is a former working farm that was donated to the Madison Land trust upon the passing of its owner. It runs along the hammonasset River with some of its buildings still preserved intact. There are several trails that are used for recreation and dog walking. Really a beautiful property
A wonderful place to visit, walk mowed paths through lush hay fields,wander rolling hills down to the Hammonassette River. Some woods to explore and a nice picnic area near the limited parking lot. No Facilities, No Boat Launching, Beware of Ticks!
Beautiful preserve donated to the town of Madison by the Rettich Family. Run completely by volunteers and by donation. About a 45 walk through rolling fields along the river. Time stands still in the fields of this property. A truly special place. Dogs must be on leash.
A beautiful Madison Land Trust property. They aren't kidding when they call it their crown jewel. It is a former farm that still has some of the buildings, a meadow, flowers, and it adjoins the Hammonasset River. If you just want a walk that is about one mile in length and closer to the center of town, this is it.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful preserve donated to the town of Madison by the Rettich Family.”
“There are several trails that are used for recreation and dog walking.”
Plan your run at Rettich Preserve - Madison Land Trust
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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemadisonlandtrust.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 |
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