Best trails near Bristol

27 trails · 27 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Bristol, Connecticut — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 27 trails · best 15 shown on the map
B
Blue Trail
#1 Blue Trail
1.0 mi away
Why 54: intrinsic quality
54Solid
N
Nature Center Connector
#2 Nature Center Connector
2.8 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
G
Glacier trail
#3 Glacier trail
1.0 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
O
Old colonial road
#4 Old colonial road
1.1 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
O
Orange Trail
#5 Orange Trail
1.1 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
W
Wallace Barnes Accessible Nature Trail
#6 Wallace Barnes Accessible Nature Trail
2.4 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
P
Purple Trail
#7 Purple Trail
2.6 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
I
Indian Trail
#8 Indian Trail
0.7 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
R
Red Empty Square Trail
#9 Red Empty Square Trail
0.7 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
R
Red X Trail
#10 Red X Trail
0.7 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
Y
Yellow Trail
#11 Yellow Trail
0.7 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
R
Red Square Trail
#12 Red Square Trail
0.8 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
R
Red Triangle Trail
#13 Red Triangle Trail
0.8 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
W
White X Trail
#14 White X Trail
0.8 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
R
Red O Trail
#15 Red O Trail
0.9 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid

Trails near Bristol

The Bristol area has 27 trails on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best trails near Bristol

How are these trails ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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