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Southford Falls State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,216 Google reviews · Running trail in Southbury, Connecticut · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Southford Falls 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.
Park, with ponds and waterfalls plus trails, a watchtower and a covered bridge.
What runners say about Southford Falls State Park
“Beautiful park with well-maintained, easy to navigate hiking trails, many picnic areas and a pretty little waterfall and covered bridge.”
“Beautiful park with well-maintained, easy to navigate hiking trails, many picnic areas and a pretty little waterfall and covered bridge.”
“That aside, always enjoy walking along the stream and getting an easy hike in while doing so.”
My husband and I had a great time here. Parking is in a dirt lot on the side of the road - no actual designated spots. The waterfall is a few steps away. It's well shaded. There was a decent breeze today, which helped with the summer warmth. The covered bridge was cute.
This cool state park was in my visit list for this year and it didn't disappoint. 1st there's no fee to enter or park. Water fall is a very short walk from parking area. You'll find multiple trails and walking paths. You can walk along the fall and scream as it goes down and get different amazing views.
This is a very pretty little park!! Ample parking. A popular spot for trout fishing. It has a lovely waterfall, a covered bridge and a firetower all along a 1.7 mile wooded red loop trail. No bathrooms but there are porta potties in the parking lot. Trail does have some elevation in spots.
Beautiful park with well-maintained, easy to navigate hiking trails, many picnic areas and a pretty little waterfall and covered bridge. Great for families and dogs (on leash). Seems to be a popular fishing spot as well.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park with well-maintained, easy to navigate hiking trails, many picnic areas and a pretty little waterfall and covered bridge.”
“Southford Falls State Park is an unassuming park, with a small, simple entry sign, a small parking lot, no amenities or facilities to speak of, but incredible natural beauty.”
“The trail ended at the boardwalk, which is in disarray.”
“There's a pretty cool lookout tower of you're up to climb the steep parts”
“No bathrooms but there are porta potties in the parking lot.”
Plan your run at Southford Falls State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitect.gov
- Phone+1 203-264-5169
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