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Shoddy Mill-Coon Hollow

4.6 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · Running trail in Glastonbury, Connecticut · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
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Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Shoddy Mill-Coon Hollow'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.

LoopTrailhead parking

What runners say about Shoddy Mill-Coon Hollow

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (36 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Gorgeous hike with plenty of well marked trails.”

There is off street parking once you get to this location and you will see the trailhead. It's about an hour walk it's got a couple uphill parts a pond in the back which is pretty nice. Definitely a beautiful walk. There is also a stream that runs through the beginning part of it. It does go in a loop.

★★★★☆ — Joan , Nov 2023

Gorgeous hike with plenty of well marked trails. Although there are some single track that aren't marked, it is from my experience that if you don't panic and stay the course you will eventually end at a road which is clearly visible. Pay heed to No trespassing posts and you'll be fine.

★★★★★ — Michele , Dec 2018

There's a small area you can park on the side of the road. Short trail about a mile long, great for running or hiking.

★★★★★ — Melissa , Aug 2017

It's a cute trail, but there are a lot of downed trees to watch out for. There are a good amount of longer hidden trails as well so it makes for an interesting place to explore. It also includes some decent sights and water features.

★★★★★ — Andrew , Aug 2022

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“There is off street parking once you get to this location and you will see the trailhead.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

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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
  • Websiteglastonburyct.gov
  • Phone+1 860-652-7679

Hours

Monday 7 am–5 pm
Tuesday 7 am–5 pm
Wednesday 7 am–5 pm
Thursday 7 am–5 pm
Friday 7 am–5 pm
Saturday 7 am–5 pm
Sunday 7 am–5 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Shoddy Mill-Coon Hollow

50 Shoddy Mill Rd, Glastonbury, CT 06033

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.