Red, Northwest Road, and Dyke Pond Road Loop is a 5.2 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near West Hartford, Connecticut that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, trail running, and snowshoeing and is best used from March until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
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Directions to: West Hartford Water Treatment Facility 1420 Farmington Avenue, Route 4, West Hartford, CT 06107 From the North and South: Take I-91 South or North to I-84 West and follow the directions below. From the East and West: Take I-84 to Exit 39 (Route 4). At the end of the ramp take a right at the light onto Route 4 East. At the sixth light (a distance of 2 miles) take a left into the Facility.
November 25, 2020It is not a trail but mostly paved roads in a park shared with runners and cyclists. Tried to escape this and took trails to the ridge on the west side. Surrounded by houses, electrical lines and no real views. So many better hiking spots in CT, this one is a suburb park.
November 5, 2020busy today, challenged in some spots, great hike
November 1, 2020The trail itself was beautiful, and there’s plenty of different trails you can take to explore and walk around some more. I got there around 8 on a Sunday and there was almost no one there. By the time I left, around 10, the parking lot was packed with little to no spots available with more people coming in. If you can get there early it’s well worth it
September 8, 2020August 30, 2020So. Many. Trails. Beautiful views of reservoirs. Very well maintained. Can do flat or hills, dirt, rocks, or paved. Great place to hike.
June 21, 2020I selected this trail for a walk, ran part because it is paved. I will be back to explore more of the trails that lead off the main trail. family friendly for those looking for a day out with family, areas to sit and enjoy the water views!
May 25, 2020Very good.. nice paved majority of the way. More of a walk then a hike.. worth it
April 25, 2020Very nice paved trail. Can get crowded. Enjoyed the scenery around the Reservoir.
March 27, 2020Nice place. Great for strollers and people with mobility issues
February 10, 2020Great paved path to walk or bike. The only drawn back is if you walk the path backwards it’s hard to gain your bearings as to which way you should go if you want to stay on the red path. Of course ended up near water towers by taking a wrong turn but increased my milage by 1 mile. Word to the wise stay on the path that has bike path on it and you’ll be fine. Great scenery and plenty of doggies !
July 25, 2019great trail to run. I would say is not easy, it has it ups and downs. Beautiful.
July 4, 2019Great for running, but too many small trails and you do not know where to go.
June 12, 2019February 18, 2019I hiked this with my boyfriend. We bundled up and really enjoyed this trail! There were a lot of cute dogs on the trail too!
November 11, 2018Nice Hike
August 17, 2018great place. moderate traffic. definitely worth checking out and for making frequent trips there.
June 18, 2018The place is really nice and scenic, but forget mountain biking...all the trails say no bicycles...you can only bike on the paved road going to the back parking lot. I don't get it. I WALKED some of the trail with my bike, and I see no reason why no bikes. ?? If someone knows why, please comment. It's no different than a Rails-to-Trails ride, just a small bit rougher. Otherwise, will be back to walk, not bike :-(
June 10, 2018love coming here. nice paved paths, picnic areas, places to stop and let dog take a quick dip. great for steelers and bikes. everyone always friendly.
June 2, 2018Good walk not hike really following the trail there is less pavement which is nice.
May 8, 2018This is one of my favorite walks/runs locally. Always peaceful, easy going very fellow walkers.
November 27, 2017Super scenic, paved and Unpaved options. Deer, woodpeckers.
October 24, 2017Very easy walk. Truly a beautiful path especially around the fall season.
August 10, 2017Easy good to walk with out of shape group.
June 20, 2017Go here at least 3-4 times a week, very well maintained and beautiful.
May 2, 2017Very relaxing walk!
April 10, 2017You are deff not allowed to fish here. This is an mdc protected reservoir, but a great please for an easy walk
February 9, 2017Great Water Views
November 14, 2016Great for walking,hiking and biking. Dog love it 2.
September 24, 2016Busy, but there are a number of trail options, and the area is beautifully maintained.
