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Roaring Brook Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 184 Google reviews · Running trail in Cheshire, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Roaring Brook Park'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.
Hiking trail featuring waterfalls, woods and a scenic vista.
What runners say about Roaring Brook Park
“Beautiful little piece of land, off the beaten path and a moderately challenging uphill hike to the top where you can see the waterfall perfectly.”
“Easy walking/hiking - paths well marked by prior foot traffic - blazes we're a bit iffy.”
“Usually not a lot of people there, thankfully it's still a very peaceful place.”
Pretty cool trail, steepish hills, cute little water falls, not very challenging so good to bring kids/beginners.
Beautiful little piece of land, off the beaten path and a moderately challenging uphill hike to the top where you can see the waterfall perfectly. There are no fences or railings along the steep edge, so beware if you plan to bring children. The old stone fireplace and pallet-styles bridges over the brook are quaint.
Trailhead located on a cul-de-sac. Parking on streets. Short 20-25 min hike to a beautiful waterfall! Loved it! Hidden gem!
This park offered a nice early morning hike. The enterance to the park is on a small dead-end street. To get to the waterfalls there is a mostly uphill trek for about 20 minutes. After you experience the first falls, continue up a bit (to the blue trail) to see a secondary fall. Overall, enjoyed this greatly.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful little piece of land, off the beaten path and a moderately challenging uphill hike to the top where you can see the waterfall perfectly.”
“Pretty cool trail, steepish hills, cute little water falls, not very challenging so good to bring kids/beginners.”
“Usually not a lot of people there, thankfully it's still a very peaceful place.”
“Easy walking/hiking - paths well marked by prior foot traffic - blazes we're a bit iffy.”
Plan your run at Roaring Brook Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecheshirect.org
- Phone+1 203-271-6660
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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