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West Hartford Reservoir
4.8 ★★★★★ 418 Google reviews · Running trail in West Hartford, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from West Hartford Reservoir'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.
Recreation area offering forested walking trails around a working water reservoir.
What runners say about West Hartford Reservoir
“The trails are clean and well maintained, with beautiful water views and peaceful wooded paths.”
“Very nice trail great for walking and biking, felt very safe saw police and rangers present beautiful 😍 scenic views near the water highly recommend!”
“It’s the perfect place to walk, run, or simply clear your mind.”
“The trails are clean and well maintained, with beautiful water views and peaceful wooded paths.”
“Excellent area to walk, run or bike ride for all ages.”
One of my favorite trail. They have a couple of trails and yellow or red line trail is my favorite. The yellow line trail is a short 2-mile trail whereas the red line loop trail is 3.47 mile
This place is great for hiking and bicycling also taking your dog here. They have a beautiful Reservoir right when you pull in and off to the left will be parking. They also have another Reservoir more towards the back that goes in a loop.
One of my favorite places to go for a hike. Peaceful, clean, and plenty of wildlife! Find the trails in the woods - they are much more interesting than the paved trails.
Very nice trail great for walking and biking, felt very safe saw police and rangers present beautiful 😍 scenic views near the water highly recommend!
Trail conditions & character
“Very nice trail great for walking and biking, felt very safe saw police and rangers present beautiful 😍 scenic views near the water highly recommend!”
“The red trail is fully paved, while the yellow trail is partially paved, catering to various preferences.”
“This place is great for hiking and bicycling also taking your dog here.”
“The yellow line trail is a short 2-mile trail whereas the red line loop trail is 3.”
“They have a beautiful Reservoir right when you pull in and off to the left will be parking.”
“The terrain is mostly flat, with a few gentle hills, making it accessible for all skill levels.”
“The reservoir has many trails, some paved, some gravel road, some paths through the woods that diverge.”
“The terrain is mostly flat, with a few gentle hills, making it accessible for all skill levels.”
“The trails are clean and well maintained, with beautiful water views and peaceful wooded paths.”
“And there are porta potties at the entrance to the trails.”
“The terrain is mostly flat, with a few gentle hills, making it accessible for all skill levels.”
Plan your run at West Hartford Reservoir
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance2 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- 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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Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6:30 am–7:30 pm |
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