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.
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Who’s still up planning their trail outings for the week? Consider Mooween State Park! Set on the shores of Red Cedar Lake, the park has over 15 miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking for riders of all levels. It was formerly Camp Mooween until in closed in the 1960s, and building foundations, fireplaces, and equipment can still be found interspersed throughout the trail system. Put Mooween State Park (www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/mooween-state-park) on your list to visit this fall! #TrailsTuesday
Photo (Cara Mac Media): a concrete building foundation amidst fallen leaves on a wooded trail, with Red Cedar Lake visible beyond the trees. Text reads, “a 15-mile trail system for hikers, equestrians, and mountain bikers, with lake views and remnants of a former summer camp”
Do you know of a trail in Connecticut that contains a rock scramble? We're cooking up an egg-cellent new badge, inspired by a University of Connecticut student (shout-out to Conor O!). A rock scramble is a section of trail with rocks or boulders that often requires the use of both arms and legs, but not rock climbing gear, to navigate. We need your help: if you have a favorite rock scramble hike in Connecticut, let us know where in the comments!
Check out our other badges (www.cttrailfinder.com/earn-badges), now earnable when you make a free CT Trail Finder account. Look for this one soon!
Image: an egg with arms and legs climbing a boulder scramble, depicted on a digital badge with a red background.
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Head on down to the Shoreline Greenway - full route now published on CT Trail Finder! It is a 30-mile multi-use trail between New Haven and Madison, with accessible sections in Branford and Madison. This trail provides opportunities for cyclists and walkers to experience views of the shoreline through beaches, marshes, woodland, and historic districts, and to connect to Farm River State Park, Hammonasset Beach State Park, the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail, and CFPA’s Menunkatuck Trail. Find out more about the Shoreline Greenway (www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/shoreline-greenway) and have a beautiful #TrailsTuesday!
Photo (Shoreline Greenway Trail/CT Trail Finder): A crushed stone path winds through shoreline woods on a cloudy day with fallen leaves on either side.
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