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Tyler Mill Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 164 Google reviews · Running trail in Wallingford, Connecticut · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Tyler Mill 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.
Known as a popular mountain biking location, this wooded area offers multiuse trails & green space.
What runners say about Tyler Mill Preserve
“Very popular preserve with nice trails, different habitats and varied vegetation, and great views.”
“Well marked and maintained.”
The Pink Trail was awesome!!!! For a few weeks when someone made the coolest bridge ever. But then ..the Town of Wallingford decided to destroy it. Now you can't cross the water here.
By far one of my favorite local hiking spots! Very scenic and clean. 🥾🎒
As an avid hiker and one who knows of a lot of nice, smaller spots to visit, Tyler Mill is one of my favorite places to go. There are nice easy trails, harder trails, and everything in between.
Lots of nice quiet trails by the water. I love how this wasn't as crowded as other hiking spots I've been to.
Trail conditions & character
“Very popular preserve with nice trails, different habitats and varied vegetation, and great views.”
“Nice non-technical single track to get your cardio in biking.”
“Hiking pole made it so much easier, especially up the hill.”
“Great location, 3 trailheads, I tend to use Forest road parking as there is more options from that parking.”
“The markers that showed how far I had walked kept me motivated to walk even further.”
“These are intermediate level trails that allow you to enjoy your time with nature as opposed to spending your time here catching your breath.”
Plan your run at Tyler Mill 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
- 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
- Websitewallingfordct.myrec.com
- Phone+1 203-294-2120
- Social Instagram
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