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Sawmill Brook Preserve
4.9 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Running trail in Mansfield Center, Connecticut · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Sawmill Brook Preserve yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 Sawmill Brook Preserve
“It's a beautiful hike, lovely well kept trails, dog friendly”
It was a great place to hike/walk. Trails are well marked. Great views. I definitely would go back.
Very nice hiking, especially following the brook and uphill to the spectacular Wolf Rock views
Great hiking loop up to wolf rock and back to car. 4.2 miles with beautiful views at rock elevation 545 feet.
Trail conditions & character
“Very nice hiking, especially following the brook and uphill to the spectacular Wolf Rock views”
Plan your run at Sawmill Brook Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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.
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