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The Grounds and Trails at Dinosaur State Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 6 Google reviews · Running trail in Rocky Hill, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 75 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from The Grounds and Trails at Dinosaur 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.
Trail conditions & character
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The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance75 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitectparks.com
- Phone+1 860-529-5816
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–7 pm |
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