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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“There is an instinctive withdrawal for the sake of preservation, a closure that assumes the order of completion. Winter is a season unto itself.” — Haruki Murakami
Need somewhere to withdraw to? There’s a peace found on cold forested riverbanks in winter, watching the water flow under the icy surface. If you’re looking for moments like these, you can find hemlock-filled views like this one from the Nipmuck Trail in Mansfield, CT. Find more trails near bodies of water at cttrailfinder.com. ❄
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Photo (LK): a partially frozen river flows through a hemlock stand in winter
We bring to you our #TrailsTuesday feature of the week! Winter is a great time to explore Chatfield Hollow State Park in Killingworth, CT. Its more than 10-mile trail network ranges from easy to advanced with many activity options, from hiking and cross-country skiing to mountain biking and horseback riding. Unique features such as caves, ponds, pine forest, brooks, a restored water wheel, and a covered bridge can be enjoyed year round!
Find out more about this trail here: www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/chatfield-hollow-state-park
Photo: A pond on a blue-skied winter’s day, with a small stone dam in the forefront and a quiet, grassy picnic area in the background.
Photo text: This state park offers 10 miles of trails through soft pine woods and features caves, rocky ledges, views of Chatfield Hollow Brook, and signs of land use history.
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Happy #TrailsTuesday! How about a trip to the completed northern section of a new CT State Greenway - the Tri-Town Trail?
The Tri-Town Trail is an in-progress 14-mile trail in Southeastern CT, the northern section of which is completed and open to hiking, walking, and cross-country skiing. This section is 3.5 miles long, and some parts may be accessible to all-terrain wheelchairs. Enjoy the sights and sounds of a babbling brook, mature hemlock forest, a pollinator meadow, 1600’s stone walls, and even a scenic overlook.
Find out more about this trail here: www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/tri-town-trail-north, and stay tuned for additional miles of the Tri Town Trail as they develop!
Photo (CT Trail Finder): A hiker in a gray shirt smiles for a picture on a newly constructed wooden footbridge over a brook, with green forest vegetation in the background.
Photo text: This 3.5-mile (and growing) trail network travels through meadow and forest, over bridges and brooks, and connects open space across two towns.
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Is it a good trail for a motorized wheelchair?
Awesome trail. Easy trek with great marking and plenty of parking.
Kenzie and I love that trail. So close to the house and very well maintained. It will eventually be a 14 mile trail connecting to Bluff Point State Park in Groton
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