Running in Northeastern 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 Northeastern 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: October 1, 2025

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1. Buck Hill Running Trail – Buck Hill Management Area

11.1km

01:21

100m

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

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2. Coffee House Loop – Douglas State Forest

3.58km

00:24

30m

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

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3. Coney Brook Trail & Tillinghast Pond loop run — Tillinghast Pond Management Area

6.17km

00:44

40m

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

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4. Trestle Trail loop run — Carbuncle Pond

4.83km

00:35

10m

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

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5. Brown Hill Pond loop from Hampton

9.43km

01:10

110m

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

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6. Hanks Hill Pond – Fifty-Foot Cliff Preserve loop from Mansfield Center Historic District

24.1km

02:51

270m

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

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7. Running loop from Mechanicsville

8.04km

00:58

50m

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

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8. Mansfield Hollow State Park – Kaya Lane Open Space loop from Chaplin Historic District

8.80km

01:04

70m

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

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9. Black Spruce Pond – Orchard Hill Lookout loop from Hampton

27.3km

03:23

400m

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

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10. Running loop from Abington

6.87km

00:56

200m

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

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The best running trails in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region

1. Buck Hill Running Trail – Buck Hill Management Area

2. Coffee House Loop – Douglas State Forest

3. Coney Brook Trail & Tillinghast Pond loop run — Tillinghast Pond Management Area

4. Trestle Trail loop run — Carbuncle Pond

5. Brown Hill Pond loop from Hampton

6. Hanks Hill Pond – Fifty-Foot Cliff Preserve loop from Mansfield Center Historic District

7. Running loop from Mechanicsville

8. Mansfield Hollow State Park – Kaya Lane Open Space loop from Chaplin Historic District

9. Black Spruce Pond – Orchard Hill Lookout loop from Hampton

10. Running loop from Abington

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