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Stoppleworth Conservation Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Running trail in Tolland, Connecticut · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Stoppleworth Conservation 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.

Scenic

What runners say about Stoppleworth Conservation Area

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (19 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Beautiful view at the top of the lookout, and if you look carefully you might be able to find owl droppings!”

Great conservation area. About 1.5 miles of trails that links to another 3+ miles of trails. Very peaceful, great views and pretty stream crossings.

★★★★★ — Russell , Jan 2017

Good parking, clean, not well traveled trail but very easy and not much to see. Connects to the Campbell trails though which is nice.

★★★★☆ — Dan , Oct 2019

One of my favorite local trails. Beautiful view at the top of the lookout, and if you look carefully you might be able to find owl droppings! Which may not be exciting to some, but to bone enthusiasts, it's a great find! I once found a very beautiful vole skull in an owl pellet here.

★★★★★ — Autumn , Jul 2025

Great trail,well marked,different footing,hills and flat,trails loop around and join together Lots of acorns down from storm. Highly recommend!

★★★★★ — Carmine , Aug 2020

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“Beautiful view at the top of the lookout, and if you look carefully you might be able to find owl droppings!”

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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.
  • Websitetollandct.gov
  • Phone(860) 871-3600

Hours

Monday 8 AM–4:30 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–7:30 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–4:30 PM
Thursday 8 AM–4:30 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Stoppleworth Conservation Area

101-391 Hunter Rd, Tolland, CT 06084

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Running trails near Tolland

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

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Crystal Peat Conservation Area

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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.