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Ridgefield Walking Trail
4.2 ★★★★☆ 9 Google reviews · Running trail in Ridgefield, Connecticut · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Ridgefield Walking Trail'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 Ridgefield Walking Trail
Beautiful, paved U-shaped trail through the woods, partially along a stream. On flat ground and about a half-hour of not strenuous walking.
Lovely walk and easy to navigate. Was quite busy when we went so clearly used by regular walkers, runners, and dog walkers
Very nice area with paved walking paths, a small playground for kids. It's dog friendly & has plenty of parking
Nice place for a walk on town. Fairly peaceful, not a real hike in the woods, per se, but there are several areas passing a pond, a groves of trees, etc. I recommend it for a walk with children which is what our purpose was
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful, paved U-shaped trail through the woods, partially along a stream.”
Plan your run at Ridgefield Walking Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
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