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Sunny Valley Preserve offices

4.4 ★★★★☆ 21 Google reviews · Running trail in New Milford, Connecticut · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Sunny Valley Preserve offices' 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.

Natural surfaceDog-friendlyTrailhead parking

What runners say about Sunny Valley Preserve offices

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (21 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Keep this place a secret. Beautiful fields and some nice hills make this a great place to take your pet for a stroll

★★★★★ — David , Apr 2017

Great place to take a quick hike. Has both some meadow area and woods so there is a bunch of variety. Highly recommend.

★★★★★ — Paul , Jul 2025

Nice little hiking trail that goes around a few hills in the Rt. 7 New Milford area (near the High School, going toward Brookfield). Would go again!

★★★★☆ — V , May 2016

Nice diversion from the other preserves in the area. Trails are well marked and doable with your dog!

★★★★☆ — Lee , Jan 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 21 reviews →

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.

🐕 Dog-friendly

“Trails are well marked and doable with your dog!”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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Plan your run at Sunny Valley Preserve offices

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitenature.org
  • Phone+1 860-355-3716
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–7 pm
Tuesday 7 am–7 pm
Wednesday 7 am–7 pm
Thursday 7 am–7 pm
Friday 7 am–7 pm
Saturday 7 am–7 pm
Sunday 7 am–7 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 Sunny Valley Preserve offices

8 Sunny Valley Ln, New Milford, CT 06776

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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.