Running in Capitol 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 Capitol 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: October 7, 2025

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1. Hartford Reservoir loop via Red Trail — Hartford, Connecticut

6.12km

00:38

50m

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

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2. Farmington Canal Heritage Trail — Farmington, Connecticut

17.7km

01:50

60m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Windsor Locks Canal State Park Trail — Hartford County

14.7km

01:30

30m

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

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4. Riverfront Trail and Glastonbury loop

6.62km

00:43

20m

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

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5. Addison Bog & Woodlands Greenway — Glastonbury, Connecticut

3.36km

00:21

20m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Rugged Mountain loop via Preserve Trail — Rugged Mountain Memorial Preserve

6.87km

00:55

180m

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

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7. Pistol Creek Trail loop — Berlin, Connecticut

3.75km

00:23

20m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Cheney Rail Trail — Manchester, Connecticut

6.77km

00:47

40m

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

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9. Penwood State Park loop via Metacomet Trail — Hartford County

7.47km

00:58

160m

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

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10. New Haven and Northampton Canal Greenway — Granby, Connecticut

16.6km

01:43

50m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Capitol Planning Region

1. Hartford Reservoir loop via Red Trail — Hartford, Connecticut

2. Farmington Canal Heritage Trail — Farmington, Connecticut

3. Windsor Locks Canal State Park Trail — Hartford County

4. Riverfront Trail and Glastonbury loop

5. Addison Bog & Woodlands Greenway — Glastonbury, Connecticut

6. Rugged Mountain loop via Preserve Trail — Rugged Mountain Memorial Preserve

7. Pistol Creek Trail loop — Berlin, Connecticut

8. Cheney Rail Trail — Manchester, Connecticut

9. Penwood State Park loop via Metacomet Trail — Hartford County

10. New Haven and Northampton Canal Greenway — Granby, Connecticut

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