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2025 Count Data Report

The CT Trail Census annual report is now available. Check it out!

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Trail Census Dashboard

The Connecticut Trail Census has a new data dashboard. Check it out!

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2025 CT Trail Symposium 

Planning is underway for fall 2025. Check back for details.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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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CT Trails News

  • Shout-Out to Fairfield Conservation Department!
    We would like to recognize Fairfield Conservation Department! This department was the first of its kind in the state, with open space areas that provide views of forest, lake, river, salt marsh, and more. I spoke with director Tim Bishop, who is interested in updating and modernizing Fairfield’s open space trail maps so that more […]
    Posted on June 4, 2025
  • Shout-Out to Westport Conservation Department!
    A warm shout-out goes to Westport Conservation and Parks and Recreation Departments! The CT Trail Finder team is proud to work with them to create a digital guide to the open space area trails managed by the town and partners (shout-out to Aspetuck Land Trust)! A sincere thank you to Colin Kelly, Conservation Department Director, […]
    Posted on June 2, 2025
  • Shout-Out to the Still River Greenway Committee!
    TGI#FriendFriday! It’s our pleasure to highlight the managers of the Still River Greenway, a multi-use paved trail along the Still River in Brookfield, CT. Many thanks go to Jay Annis, Still River Greenway Committee Chair, longtime Brookfield resident, and outdoor recreation enthusiast, for speaking with me. Following a Brookfield resident survey in 2001 that revealed […]
    Posted on June 2, 2025
  • Shout-Out to Quiet Corner NEMBA!
    We’re pleased to feature an exciting new partnership! On CT Trail Finder, Quiet Corner New England Mountain Bike Association (QCNEMBA) helped publish Pomfret Forest, an extensive multi-use trail system directly off the Air Line State Park Trail in Pomfret, that they have designed with mountain bikers in mind. Many thanks to Christian Smutnick, QCNEMBA Vice […]
    Posted on May 30, 2025

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This #TrailsTuesday, get yourself to Mansfield Hollow State Park and enjoy a long or short jaunt around the lake on State Park and Connecticut Forest and Park Association (CFPA) trails! You can even bring your kayak, picnic basket, or fishing tackle and keep the fun going all day. Find out more about the trail system, its geologic features, and more: www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/mansfield-hollow-state-park

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This #TrailsTuesday, get yourself to Mansfield Hollow State Park and enjoy a long or short jaunt around the lake on State Park and Connecticut Forest and Park Association (CFPA) trails! You can even bring your kayak, picnic basket, or fishing tackle and keep the fun going all day. Find out more about the trail system, its geologic features, and more: https://www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/mansfield-hollow-state-park Photo (Cara Mac Media): a small island of dormant trees in a calm lake with forest in the background. Text reads, “over 16 miles of easy-to-moderate trails with plentiful lake views, geologic features, and access to boating and fishing!”
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Friends, we couldn’t be more excited to share with you our newest feature – badges! When you use your free CT Trail Finder account to keep a log of the trails you visit, you’ll be automatically awarded digital badges as you complete each badge’s trail challenge. You can earn badges for completing trails during the summer, in state parks, with historical features, on horseback, and more! Don’t miss your only chance to earn the Trails Day 2025 badge by visiting and logging a trail on Trails Day Weekend, June 7-8!

Read all about the badges and how to earn and share them, and check back later for new ones: www.cttrailfinder.com/earn-badges

Create a free account to get started: www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/account

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Friends, we couldn’t be more excited to share with you our newest feature – badges! When you use your free CT Trail Finder account to keep a log of the trails you visit, you’ll be automatically awarded digital badges as you complete each badge’s trail challenge. You can earn badges for completing trails during the summer, in state parks, with historical features, on horseback, and more! Don’t miss your only chance to earn the Trails Day 2025 badge by visiting and logging a trail on Trails Day Weekend, June 7-8! Read all about the badges and how to earn and share them, and check back later for new ones: https://www.cttrailfinder.com/earn-badges Create a free account to get started: https://www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/account Happy trails and Happy #FriendFriday!
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If you ask some (me!), spring isn’t complete without a picnic. One great picnic spot can be found at the historic pavilion on the summit of Dennis Hill in Dennis Hill State Park, which boasts extensive views of lovely Western Connecticut. Hike it year-round or even drive to the summit if you visit between late April and early November. And this pavilion comes with a 2.6-mile network of moderate forested trails and an additional picnic shelter with views just as stunning (pictured here). Find out more about this trail: www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/dennis-hill-state-park

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If you ask some (me!), spring isn’t complete without a picnic. One great picnic spot can be found at the historic pavilion on the summit of Dennis Hill in Dennis Hill State Park, which boasts extensive views of lovely Western Connecticut. Hike it year-round or even drive to the summit if you visit between late April and early November. And this pavilion comes with a 2.6-mile network of moderate forested trails and an additional picnic shelter with views just as stunning (pictured here). Find out more about this trail: https://www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/dennis-hill-state-park #TrailsTuesday Photo (CT Trail Finder): a stone and wooden gazebo with a wide scenic view behind it on a sunny day. Text reads, “A 2.6-mile moderate trail network with panoramic views of Litchfield County from the summit of Dennis Hill estate”
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