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Ross Pond State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 150 Google reviews · Running trail in Danielson, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Ross Pond State 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.
State park offering cliff-top views, hiking trails and a pond.
What runners say about Ross Pond State Park
“This place has afew miles of trails, mild to medium difficulty, great views from the top of the cliffs.”
“Memories, been coming here since a kid, such a peaceful spot to relax and enjoy the view.”
Nice hiking spot. Short hike to the top of Ross's cliff. Peaceful place for a Zen moment especially in the fall.
Great hike. A little rough in places. The road in is a disaster though, take your time!
Excellent place to hike with great views from the cliffs! Love hiking here.
I've visited here hundred of times. The cliff above the pond is the most popular hike. But with miles of trails it's easy to make a full day of a Ross's trip. There are a fue hidden and less known spots like the waterfall, gnome cliff, the table top, and Smurf village.
Trail conditions & character
“There are a fue hidden and less known spots like the waterfall, gnome cliff, the table top, and Smurf village.”
“Amazing views, trails are full of rocks and roots but I like that so I thought it was great.”
“Last visit watched climbers on the rocks above the parking area😎”
Plan your run at Ross Pond State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websiteportal.ct.gov
- Phone(860) 424-3000
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–6:38 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–6:38 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–6:38 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–6:38 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–6:38 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–6:38 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–6:38 PM |
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