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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#TrailsTuesday is better at the beach! Check out the trails at Hammonasset Beach State Park: www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/hammonasset-beach-state-park
Photo/video (Emily Wilson): panoramic view from a viewing platform at the end of a boardwalk at Hammonasset Beach State Park. Blue skies, sand, and shoreline vegetation abound. Text reads, "A 4.5-mile trail network on the Long Island Sound featuring an accessible boardwalk, a paved bike path, viewing platforms, and more"
It’s a #FriendFriday treat for us to shout out CT Trail Census star volunteer Barbara Amodio! Barbara is an East Coast Greenway Alliance CT Ambassador and a founding member of Bike Walk Bolton, which advocates the expansion of safe, practical, and accessible trails. Starting in 2012, Barbara bicycled sections of the East Coast Greenway each year until she completed the entire corridor from Maine to Florida! This drew her closer to trails at home and the organizations working to increase their safety and accessibility.
Barbara has been involved with Trail Census since its beginning, gathering data that shows where people use trails, even where it may not be obvious! She is particularly proud of Bike Walk Bolton using Trail Census data to make the entire Hop River Trail ADA accessible. We, too, are proud to partner with Barbara, the East Coast Greenway Alliance, Bike Walk Bolton, and the Hop River Trail Alliance!
Read more about the important trails work Barbara is doing on our blog: cttrails.uconn.edu/2025/06/13/shout-out-to-trail-census-volunteer-barbara/
Find out more about the Hop River State Park Trail: www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/hop-river-state-park-trail
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Watch the rich and varied landscape of Connecticut go by as you kayak or canoe on New England’s longest waterway – the Connecticut River Paddler’s Trail (CRPT), stewarded and coordinated by the Connecticut River Conservancy and its partners! Through CT, you can enjoy a day paddle or an overnight paddle trip up to 68 miles long. Check out details and suggestions: (www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/connecticut-river-paddlers-trail).
Safety is most important! Tides in Long Island Sound influence the river’s current all the way up to Hartford. Consult NOAA's Tide Predictions website and the National Weather Service's Northeast River Forecast Center when planning your outing. Carry a map of the river and know the location of dams and other hazards. Always use Personal Flotation Devices and carry water! 🚣♀
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Photo (Connecticut River Conservancy/CT Trail Finder): three paddlers in a canoe and one in a kayak on the CRPT with green forest on the riverbanks. Text reads, “The Connecticut River provides a unique opportunity to paddle through the heart of New England!”
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