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West Mountain Trails
4.6 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Running trail in West Simsbury, Connecticut · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 5 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from West Mountain Trails' 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.
What runners say about West Mountain Trails
Nice views at the top and on the path. More challenging hike compared to the average, but well worth it!
One of the most interesting hiking areas in Simsbury. It's possible to link Simsbury Land Trust trails and Mc Lean Refuge trails to make longer hikes. You will find waterfalls, big views along the ridges, hidden valleys, and big game is always nearby watching you!
Awesome hiking experience i would rate the trails in the intermediate difficulty, up hill terrain some muddy areas and some rocky over all really nice, black bears in the area 🐻 so be careful
This was a great and challenging hike. Lots of great rocks to climb and some nice overlooks. Was able to see Heublein in one spot.
Trail conditions & character
“You will find waterfalls, big views along the ridges, hidden valleys, and big game is always nearby watching you!”
“Lots of great rocks to climb and some nice overlooks.”
Plan your run at West Mountain Trails
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
- Distance5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Websitesimsburylandtrust.org
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Running trails near West Simsbury
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
