Running in South Central Connecticut Planning Region is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in South Central Connecticut Planning Region—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: September 26, 2025

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1. Hammonasset Point via Hammonasset Beach loop — Hammonasset Beach State Park

8.29km

00:56

10m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Limewood Avenue & Hotchkiss Cove Beach loop — Branford

9.72km

01:00

40m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. New Haven loop via Long Wharf

8.65km

00:54

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Derby Greenway — Derby, Connecticut

5.71km

00:35

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Tower Trail run — Sleeping Giant Tower

5.14km

00:42

160m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Bradley Point via Beach Street Trail run — West Haven

5.49km

00:34

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Farmington Canal Heritage Trail through Downtown New Haven

11.7km

01:13

40m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Oyster River Beach loop — West Shore

11.0km

01:10

40m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. East Rock Park loop — New Haven

6.27km

00:40

70m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Downtown New Haven & Long Wharf loop

8.07km

00:50

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in South Central Connecticut Planning Region

1. Hammonasset Point via Hammonasset Beach loop — Hammonasset Beach State Park

2. Limewood Avenue & Hotchkiss Cove Beach loop — Branford

3. New Haven loop via Long Wharf

4. Derby Greenway — Derby, Connecticut

5. Tower Trail run — Sleeping Giant Tower

6. Bradley Point via Beach Street Trail run — West Haven

7. Farmington Canal Heritage Trail through Downtown New Haven

8. Oyster River Beach loop — West Shore

9. East Rock Park loop — New Haven

10. Downtown New Haven & Long Wharf loop

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