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Trolley Bed Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Running trail in Woodbury, Connecticut · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Trolley Bed Preserve'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.
Nature preserve with a pond and trails that is good for kids.
What runners say about Trolley Bed Preserve
This is my absolute favorite walk in the area–and one of my favorite places overall! The long, straight primary trail is flat, so it doesn't take much muscle. It's flanked by bubbling brooks and rivers. It's around 1 mile end-to-end. Halfway through, there's a lovely pond with ducks and beavers and so many birds.
Lovely trail maintained by the Eagle Scouts... wish the side paths were marked, but it is a nice ramble in beauteous woods and there is a sharing library at the start. Very peaceful...
I have walked this trail many times once you start hitting the rocky area is quite tough on your feet and if you venture all the way to the end it's quite difficult as there are deep ridges all the way down and you have to walk kind of sideways on these side slopes...
This is an old trolly bed that has been turned into a wonderful trail. Lots of trees, along with a flowing river and lake awaits the visitors. The route is ideal for off-road biking.❤️ I walk with my dog Coco along the trail and enjoy the near 4 mile route. Best Wishes, Mehdi ... PEACE and GOD BLESS 🙏
Trail conditions & character
“❤️ I walk with my dog Coco along the trail and enjoy the near 4 mile route.”
“) It is very rocky and can be muddy in spots, so it's not accessible for wheelchair users.”
“The long, straight primary trail is flat, so it doesn't take much muscle.”
“) It is very rocky and can be muddy in spots, so it's not accessible for wheelchair users.”
Plan your run at Trolley Bed Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance1 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- 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.
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