Hitting the trails provides a nice escape from the downsides of road running, such as traffic, noise, and pollution.
Trails are also fun in the winter for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
Check out these trails in Southeastern Connecticut!
Southeastern CT Trail Running
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Bluff Point State Park
Location: Groton, CT
Elevation: Mix of flat and hills
Attributes: Packed gravel / dirt / leaves / rocks / roots, Double & single tracks, Even surface & technical -
Colchester Spur / Air Line Trail
Location: Colchester, CT / East Hampton to Lebanon, CT
Elevation: Flat / Mixed
Attributes: Packed gravel / dirt, Double track, Even surface -
Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve
Location: Niantic, CT
Elevation: Hilly
Attributes: Leaves / rocks / roots, Single track, Technical -
Rocky Neck State Park
Location: Niantic, CT
Elevation: Mix of flat and hills
Attributes: Packed dirt / leaves / rocks / roots, Single track, Even surface & technical