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Wepawaug Trails
4.4 ★★★★☆ 56 Google reviews · Running trail in Orange, 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 Wepawaug Trails 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.
Kid- and dog-friendly hiking area with well-marked trails and a waterfall.
What runners say about Wepawaug Trails
“Clean and we'll maintained trails with lightly active river.”
“It’s close to the highway, and to access the northern areas you need to pass through the periphery of a summer camp, but the woods are very beautiful.”
“Trail is well marked and next to the private property of a camping area.”
“Easy trails, close to town, has Bridges, benches, a small water fall and streams.”
“This was a really pretty easy trail, about one mile, and dog friendly too !”
This trail, owned by the town of Orange, is a hidden gem. Trail is well marked and next to the private property of a camping area. Trails are well maintained.
People on this short loop were very friendly. We didn't get to see the waterfall this time. But will definitely be back for it. Very buggy...at least on a hot humid afternoon.
Nice walking trail make sure to GPS the car parking lot. So incase you got turned around you can get back. Also trails shows up on Google maps
Awesome place for family to explore the several trails... Beautiful scenery with river and brooks cascading through out the Park
Trail conditions & character
“This was a really pretty easy trail, about one mile, and dog friendly too !”
“It’s close to the highway, and to access the northern areas you need to pass through the periphery of a summer camp, but the woods are very beautiful.”
“Trail is well marked and next to the private property of a camping area.”
Plan your run at Wepawaug Trails
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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteorange-ct.gov
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