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Shenipsit State Forest-Soapstone Mountain
4.7 ★★★★★ 366 Google reviews · Running trail in Somers, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 6 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Shenipsit State Forest-Soapstone Mountain'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.
Woodsy area with a conservation museum & an observation tower, plus hiking, fishing & more.
What runners say about Shenipsit State Forest-Soapstone Mountain
“I love this place, beautiful trails, nice road to walk on to, all sorts of little ponds and streams.”
Great place to come hike or just drive up the mountain for the view/ride. I love coming here, this is one of my favorite places to come and relax when I'm in the area.
Nice hike. Late in the season with all the leaves on the ground it was hard to see the trails so we stuck to the hard top. Nice surprise of an observation deck at the top with great views. Porta potties, BBQ grills (too dry to cook) but a great option. Picnic tables.
This was super cool. From atop a 40 foot observation tower on a clear day you can see into Vermont and New Hampshire! It is a relatively easy hike to the tower, but enough to get your heart rate up.
Soapstone mountain from main parking entrance has a 1/4 Mike trail to the top which is pretty strenuous. The views from the recently placed new lookout tower are awesome!
Trail conditions & character
“I love this place, beautiful trails, nice road to walk on to, all sorts of little ponds and streams.”
“Soapstone mountain from main parking entrance has a 1/4 Mike trail to the top which is pretty strenuous.”
“The area is pretty steep in sections but well worth it.”
“Porta potties, BBQ grills (too dry to cook) but a great option.”
Plan your run at Shenipsit State Forest-Soapstone Mountain
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance6 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitect.gov
- Phone(860) 684-3430
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
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