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Valley Falls Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 706 Google reviews · Running trail in Vernon, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
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- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Valley Falls 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.
National historic landmark park featuring waterfall vistas, 8.5 miles of hiking trails & a beach.
What runners say about Valley Falls Park
“A beautiful local park with fishing, swimming, all levels of hiking trails and the all new fitness stations on the lower trails, near the pond.”
“A beautiful local park with fishing, swimming, all levels of hiking trails and the all new fitness stations on the lower trails, near the pond.”
Great spot for a hike through the woods! There are some hills and rocks, but overall it’s a pretty easy hike. Dog-friendly too!
A quaint, tucked away retreat area that you can take a stroll around the pond on all the many trails, see some small waterfalls and mini rapids with many spots to sit and enjoy the sounds of running water.
Pretty picturesque park with lots of hiking trails and a sandy lake "beach". Popular destination so the parking lot fills quickly after noon on weekends. No restrooms opened during June of 2023, just a smelly porta potty by the parking lot. Dogs are welcomed. Has a covered picnic area.
This is a nice clean park to take the family! It has nice short trails with beautiful views! As an added bonus, there is a swimming area for those hot summer days!
Trail conditions & character
“A beautiful local park with fishing, swimming, all levels of hiking trails and the all new fitness stations on the lower trails, near the pond.”
“Just be cautious with younger kids on the trail as there are no guards or rails by the edges and there are some steep drop offs.”
“Popular destination so the parking lot fills quickly after noon on weekends.”
“No restrooms opened during June of 2023, just a smelly porta potty by the parking lot.”
Plan your run at Valley Falls Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitevernonct.myrec.com
- Phone+1 860-870-3520
- Social 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 |
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