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Flat & Fast Running Trails in Connecticut
Connecticut has 84 trails with flat, fast terrain in this directory, across 62 cities and towns — Simsbury, Avon, Branford, Meriden and 58 more. Gentle grades for tempo efforts, goal-pace long runs and steady miles.
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Bluff Point State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,039 reviews
Peninsula offers over 800 acres of hiking & biking, plus fishing & wildlife on Long Island Sound.
Devil's Hopyard State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,949 reviews
860 acres of rocky forest, crisscrossed by hiking trails & highlighted by 60-ft.-high Chapman Falls.
Black Rock State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,474 reviews
439-ac. park featuring multiple campsites, hiking trails & ponds for fishing & swimming.
Talcott Mountain State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,378 reviews
Vast park featuring miles of trails, varied wildlife & a 165-ft. tower offering panoramic views.
Hopeville Pond State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 965 reviews
This serene spot offers an 80-site campground, boat launch, biking & walking trails & picnic tables.
Stratton Brook State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 589 reviews
Beautiful park featuring a lake with a beach and trails, as well as a small pond.
Collis P. Huntington State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 538 reviews
1,017-acre park with hiking, pond fishing, horseback riding, archery-only deer hunting & more.
Cockaponset State Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 558 reviews
Connecticut's second largest state forest, with many trails for hiking, mountain biking & skiing.
Pequonnock Valley Wildlife Management Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 532 reviews
State park with a river valley carved by melting glacial waters, leaving notable granite formations.
Windsor Locks Canal State Park Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 554 reviews
Picnicking, biking, and hiking are among the activities available at this spot with tables and wildlife.
Brooksvale Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 510 reviews
Park featuring a kids' playground plus farm animals including horses and chickens.
Old Furnace State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 493 reviews
Hiker-friendly state park with a lake and a trail leading to a cliff top.
Greenwich Point Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 513 reviews
Seafront trails & a long sandy stretch, with views of New York City across Long Island Sound.
Hidden Valley Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 480 reviews
Nature preserve with hiking trails over varied terrain, including a quartz mine and suspension bridge.
Lake Mohegan Recreational Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 480 reviews
Park with trails winding around a lake and waterfalls, plus a beach and a playground.
West Hartford Reservoir
4.8 ★★★★★ 418 reviews
Recreation area offering forested walking trails around a working water reservoir.
Farmington Canal Heritage Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 379 reviews
Paved trail with a public restroom that's popular for running, walking, and biking.
Foote Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 380 reviews
Spacious park featuring tennis courts and playgrounds, plus a splash pad.
Mine Hill Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 363 reviews
Preserved nature reserve featuring trails that loop through scenic terrain, as well as remnants of a working iron mine.
West Rock State Park - Lake Wintergreen
4.7 ★★★★★ 358 reviews
Scenic park known for trails for hiking, dog-walking and biking, plus a lake for fishing and kayaking; also scenic ridge views.
Quinnipiac River Linear Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 355 reviews
Tree-lined trail, often paved, for walking, running and biking, plus playground and picnic facilities.
Doctor Francis Giuffrida Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 308 reviews
Rocky, forested park featuring an open field, a reservoir, and hiking trails.
Air Line South State Park Trail - East Hampton
4.8 ★★★★★ 279 reviews
Park with a trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, plus picnic tables.
Bolton Notch State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 274 reviews
Relaxed, wooded park with trails for hiking, biking and trail running.
French Memorial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 258 reviews
Veteran-focused space equipped with ball fields and playgrounds, plus tennis courts.
Pistol Creek
4.7 ★★★★★ 219 reviews
Paved walking and biking path in a former golf course with a dog park.
Fisher Meadows
4.5 ★★★★★ 224 reviews
Park with soccer fields and trails, plus a playground, picnic tables, and boating.
MDC Hartford Reservoir 6
4.7 ★★★★★ 214 reviews
Park with trails, woods, and paved paths for walks, bikes, and kids.
Rockland Preserve Singletrack
4.8 ★★★★★ 201 reviews
Network of mountain bike trails geared to all skill levels (including a skills park, pump track and play areas).
Sunnybrook State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 205 reviews
Vast forested acreage offering foot trails, a fishing pond, seasonal hunting & picnic facilities.
River Highlands State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 200 reviews
Forested park on the Connecticut River featuring trails, campsites & bluffs with scenic views.
Saugatuck Falls Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 176 reviews
Forested park bisected by the Saugatuck River, offering 5+ miles of trails.
McLean Game Refuge
4.8 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Sprawling refuge with trails for all levels, plus ponds, streams and forests.
Mooween State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 169 reviews
Quiet park featuring a small lake popular for kayaking and fishing.
Naugatuck State Forest Quillinan Reservoir Block
4.6 ★★★★★ 166 reviews
On a block of the 5,000-acre forest, offering hiking trails, snowshoeing, fishing & mountain biking.
Tyler Mill Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 164 reviews
Known as a popular mountain biking location, this wooded area offers multiuse trails & green space.
Quarry Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 155 reviews
Park featuring a few miles of trails leading to scenic vistas, old ruins and graffiti art.
Stenger Farm Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 155 reviews
Park featuring picnic areas, walking, and fenced trails, as well as a pond.
Air Line Riverside Dr Thompson
4.6 ★★★★★ 140 reviews
Hiking, biking & horseback riding along a scenic, 50-mile linear trail that was once a railroad bed.
Larkin State Bridle Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 143 reviews
Picturesque 10.3-mile trail along a former railroad used for horse riding, cycling & hiking.
Linear Park - Rails To Trails Access
4.7 ★★★★★ 119 reviews
Scenic well-maintained linear park with a paved path for walking, biking and rollerblading.
McKeon Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 115 reviews
Casual park featuring a playground, a basketball court and picnic tables.
Fireworks Island trailhead Quinnipiac River Linear Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 101 reviews
Popular trail (part of a linear route) for hiking and biking, with pet owners and joggers often spotted.
New Milford River Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 95 reviews
Park offering kid-friendly hikes, as well as biking and walking trails.
Pequot Woods Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 104 reviews
140-acre park offering hiking trails, wildlife viewing & a pond, plus picnic grounds.
Branford Trolley Trail and Footbridge
4.7 ★★★★★ 89 reviews
Boardwalk and path, for hikers and walkers, along a salt marsh, with wildlife.
Air Line Trail Colchester
4.8 ★★★★★ 87 reviews
Former railway line converted to a hiking trail and park that is open to dogs.
Windsor Center River Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 81 reviews
Kid-friendly, peaceful paved trail with scenic river views.
Air Line State Park Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 81 reviews
State park offering a well-maintained hiking, biking, and running trail.
Entrance to Giuffrida Park and Chauncey Peak
4.7 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
Hiking area with trails that loop around a reservoir offering views of a dam.
Horse Guard State Park Scenic Reserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 75 reviews
Rocky, uncrowded park featuring an out-and-back trail (to a ridge) plus scenic views.
Rocky Glen State Park Scenic Reserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
State park with kid-friendly hikes, a waterfall, and a forest.
Sue Grossman Still River Greenway
4.4 ★★★★☆ 69 reviews
Scenic paved trail for strolling, running, cycling and scootering, with dog-friendly areas. Some sections run close to the road.
Norwalk River Valley Trail (NRVT)
4.7 ★★★★★ 64 reviews
Kid-friendly, well-maintained urban greenway with benches for relaxation and trails, popular for biking, hiking and dog walking.
Metacomet Trail Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 64 reviews
Hiking area with kid-friendly paths leading to scenic views.
Hansen Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 59 reviews
Hiking area featuring 3 trails of varying difficulty, plus picnic tables.
West Rock South Overlook
4.7 ★★★★★ 55 reviews
Natural area with trails, overlooks, and views of Long Island Sound.
MDC Reservoir #6
4.6 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
Sprawling area with 30 mi. of trails for walking, hiking, and jogging, plus a water treatment plant.
Hidden Pond Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 56 reviews
Woods walk, pond and deer-spotting area also featuring two disc golf courses of varying difficulty for all levels of player, as well as bench seating.
Derby Greenway Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 43 reviews
Easy-to-find path (paved in places) for strolling, running, jogging, and cycling, along the Naugatuck River and another river.
Trolley Bed Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 41 reviews
Nature preserve with a pond and trails that is good for kids.
Air Line North State Park Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 41 reviews
Good for children, this park offers trails for walking and biking.
Cheney Rail Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 40 reviews
Flat, shady route for walking and biking, featuring a bridge at the Center Springs Park side and a mural.
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