The best running trails around Durham

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Running around Durham 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 around Durham—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.

Bluff Head Preserve, Bartlett Land Preserve, & Northwoods loop — Guilford, Connecticut	Expert 02:05 16.3km
Trimountain via Mattabesett Trail run — Trimountain State Park	Expert 01:44 13.2km
Rockland Trail loop run — Rockland Preserve	Easy 00:35 4.85km
Mica Ledges loop trail run — Durham, Connecticut	Intermediate 00:33 4.50km

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Bluff Head Preserve, Bartlett Land Preserve, & Northwoods loop — Guilford, Connecticut
02:05
16.3km
7:42/km
320m
310m
Expert
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Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Trimountain via Mattabesett Trail run — Trimountain State Park
01:44
13.2km
7:55/km
340m
340m
Expert
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Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Rockland Trail loop run — Rockland Preserve
00:35
4.85km
7:14/km
60m
60m
Easy
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Mica Ledges loop trail run — Durham, Connecticut
00:33
4.50km
7:25/km
70m
70m
Intermediate
Intermediate run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.