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Why Trails?
Connecticut’s bounty of natural and physical amenities - greenways, multi-use paths, parks, and forested area are some of the state’s greatest assets for encouraging physical activity. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) estimates that there are over 2,000 miles of multi-use trails within CT State Parks and Forests alone (and likely over 3,000 miles including those not in the park system).
Get out. Be active. Stay healthy!
There are Three Programs
Connecticut Trail Census
The Connecticut Trail Census consists of trail use counts recorded by infrared pedestrian counters, trail user intercept surveys administered by trained volunteers, and public education programs.
Connecticut Trail Finder
The Connecticut Trail Finder website is Connecticut's go-to resource for discovering trails across the state. All trail postings are manager-approved ensuring that trail information is accurate and up-to-date.

Active Living (PATHS)
People Active on Trails for Health and Sustainability (PATHS) is a team at UConn committed to understanding and promoting the benefits of trails and natural resources for health, community & economic development.

CT Trails News
- Shout Out to Riverfront Recapture!We’re delighted to bring you a story from Riverfront Recapture, a non-profit which manages trails, parks, events, and community spaces in Hartford and East Hartford, with the goal of connecting people to the Connecticut River! We first began working together through our CT Trail Census program to collect trail use data on their urban trails. […]Posted on April 3, 2026
- Shout Out to Oxford High School’s Youth Conservation Corps (YCC): Part 1Say hi to Oxford High School’s Youth Conservation Corps (YCC), this week’s #FriendFriday stars and a very impressive trail work crew! The hard-working youth crew is led by Joe Lanier, Oxford High School science teacher and Oxford Conservation Commission member. He spoke to me about the background of YCC and sang the praises of the […]Posted on December 5, 2025
- CT Trail Symposium 2025 RecapWritten by Laura Kelly They’ve done it again – the 7th annual CT Trail Symposium was a wonderful day as expected! There’s nothing like connecting in person with our trails community. Hearing about all of the innovative and passionate work our colleagues are doing to improve trail opportunities around Connecticut for everyone was truly invigorating. […]Posted on October 10, 2025
- CT Trail Finder Badges Inspired by UConn StudentsWritten by Laura Kelly In May of this year, a new module was launched on CT Trail Finder: Earn Badges! With a free account, users can add trail logs to their profile. Users can now earn digital badges when adding trail logs that match the badges’ criteria. Badges can be earned for a multitude of […]Posted on September 23, 2025
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Check out this great article by our friends at UConn Today! We're proud of the CT Trail Census Program, a statewide program for collecting and sharing trail count data, supported by many dedicated volunteers. Read all about it! today.uconn.edu/2026/08/tracking-statewide-trail-use-with-the-ct-trail-census/
Plus, check out all of the trail counts collected so far this year, from January through June, on the CT Trail Census Data Dashboard: cttrails.uconn.edu/ct_trail_census/
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Whether you're looking for a stroll along carriage paths, or a more strenuous trek through forested hills, look no further than Case Mountain in Manchester. Here, you don't have to choose between a lookout and a waterfall! CT Forest & Park Association's Shenipsit Trail also connects through this trail system and continues both north and south. Access to all the Case Mountain adventure is by way of the Charter Oak Greenway, or one of three parking areas. Find out more: www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/case-mountain
Photo (J. Bolduc): sun setting behind pine trees at the Lookout Mountain viewpoint. Text reads, "a 13.2-mile popular trail network just southeast of Main Street, with easy-to-strenuous trails, a waterfall, and a scenic view from Lookout Mountain."
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