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Skyline Scenic Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Running trail in Somers, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 1.5 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Skyline Scenic Area'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.
What runners say about Skyline Scenic Area
“Beautiful trees and rocks,well marked trails with the exception of 1 that had fallen down.”
“Beautiful trees and rocks,well marked trails with the exception of 1 that had fallen down.”
“Not much of a view from the top, but it's quiet and beautiful.”
“) Not an easy hike, there were several small areas scaling rocks, but we enjoyed it!”
Beautiful place to go for a short or long hike depending on the train you like. The top is a forested for a really nice view and trails seem a bit unmaintanied at times but over all this is just a really nice way to get lost and enjoy nature.
Great trail. We took the yellow diamond the long way up. Beautiful trees and rocks,well marked trails with the exception of 1 that had fallen down. Either way it's a loop so it's easy to navigate. Saw a few whitetailed deer too! Beautiful views and loved the rock sofa at the top!
Fun quick hike. Moderate to easy, takes about 30-40 mins to do the loop. Yellow trail is well marked, but there are lots of unmarked trials. View is Ehh.
Love this trail!! Usually never see anyone on it and it's not too steep but not flat either. Excellent place to find cool mushrooms in the fall! Lots of neat lichens, some orchids, and an interesting variety of trees as well. It's a shame how much broken glass and garbage is left by the fire pit near the top though.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful trees and rocks,well marked trails with the exception of 1 that had fallen down.”
“Beautiful trees and rocks,well marked trails with the exception of 1 that had fallen down.”
“Gorgeous trail, easy to moderate hiking loop with clear trail markers.”
“Not much of a view from the top, but it's quiet and beautiful.”
“Some areas are flat But many areas straight up hill around or on jagged rocks.”
Plan your run at Skyline Scenic Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Loop distance1.5 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–6 PM |
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