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Tidal Marsh Trail
4.3 ★★★★☆ 131 Google reviews · Running trail in North Haven, Connecticut · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Tidal Marsh Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
Hiking, biking and walking trail featuring views, forests and an abandoned rail yard.
What runners say about Tidal Marsh Trail
“Certain points along the path provide great views.”
“Easy trail and just a nice private spot to get away behind the bustling stores and highway.”
Ticks, lots of ticks... but big abandoned building bear sculpture which is cool!! You walk along a river for most part then along old abandoned railroad tracks with some cool abandoned buildings along the way to the bear... but seriously so many ticks
If I were with a group I'd have went further in. It's a really raw trail. Bends and turns. Blind spots. Right trees and branches. You can't really see ahead too far bc of trees and bushes. But the trail is clearly marked nonetheless. I just didn't feel comfortable going too deeply in alone.
The tidal marsh trail holds a very interesting story. Nestled deep within the woods reveals the remains of an old railroad yard from the 1860's that grew over time until abandoned. It's an intriguing page from the past.
A short walk, but filled with interesting views of the marshes, abandoned railroad tracks and buildings, and all sorts of wildlife. Makes a great walk for nature lovers, or explorers of all kinds.
Trail conditions & character
“A short walk, but filled with interesting views of the marshes, abandoned railroad tracks and buildings, and all sorts of wildlife.”
Plan your run at Tidal Marsh Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitenorthhaventrails.org
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