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2025 CT Trail Symposium 

October 3, 2025, Manchester Community College

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Trail Census Dashboard

The CT Trail Census data dashboard is updated quarterly. Check it out!

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2025 Count Data Report

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

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Trailside Services on CT Trail Finder

Visit your favorite trail and nearby trailside services! Or add your favorite.

CT Trail Finder

Trails Learning Community 

Join the discussion and learn about trail-related topics.

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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.

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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.

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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

  • CT Trail Symposium 2025 Recap
    Written 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 Students
    Written 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
  • Shout-Out to Jack Walsh and the Derby Greenway!
    This is the fascinating story of the Derby Greenway brought to you by one of its longest-and-strongest advocates. Many thanks go to Derby’s own Jack Walsh – co-Chair of the Naugatuck River Greenway Advisory Committee, Chair of the Derby Greenway Committee, and former Valley United Way President/COO, Derby Park & Recreation Commission Chair, high school […]
    Posted on August 15, 2025
  • Shout-Out to Trail Census Volunteer Barbara!
    It’s a treat for us to shout out Trail Census star volunteer Barbara Amodio! Barbara is an East Coast Greenway Alliance CT Ambassador and a founding member of Bike Walk Bolton, a volunteer organization advocating the expansion of safe, practical and accessible trails in their community. Starting in 2012, Barbara bicycled sections of the East […]
    Posted on June 13, 2025

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Enjoy this spooky day! If you're out for a Halloween hike, don't forget to log it in your CT Trail Finder account in order to earn fun fall badges: www.cttrailfinder.com/earn-badges 👻 Say hi to other ghouls passing by! ... See MoreSee Less

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Enjoy this spooky day! If youre out for a Halloween hike, dont forget to log it in your CT Trail Finder account in order to earn fun fall badges: https://www.cttrailfinder.com/earn-badges 👻 Say hi to other ghouls passing by!
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We Want to Hear from You: 2025 Needs Assessment Survey

CT Trail Finder is a project of UConn Extension's CT Trails Program. UConn Extension is committed to serving the needs of Connecticut residents, and your input is essential to help us do that effectively. Whether you’ve attended our workshops, benefited from our resources, or are just learning about Extension, we want to hear from you. Your insights will help us identify gaps, prioritize initiatives, and ensure our programs are relevant and impactful.

Take the survey by October 31 and help us strengthen communities across Connecticut: uconn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2md5eFSCe8BKPqe?Source=M1

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We Want to Hear from You: 2025 Needs Assessment Survey CT Trail Finder is a project of UConn Extensions CT Trails Program. UConn Extension is committed to serving the needs of Connecticut residents, and your input is essential to help us do that effectively. Whether you’ve attended our workshops, benefited from our resources, or are just learning about Extension, we want to hear from you. Your insights will help us identify gaps, prioritize initiatives, and ensure our programs are relevant and impactful. Take the survey by October 31 and help us strengthen communities across Connecticut: https://uconn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2md5eFSCe8BKPqe?Source=M1 Help shape the future of UConn Extension, and share the survey with your neighbors!
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Autumn leaves really pop from the hilltops of Mohawk Mountain State Forest State Park! Moderate trails lead to several scenic views, some of which include fire towers that have weathered over time. Scenic vistas to the north and west include the Catskill, Taconic and Berkshire mountain ranges. A Black Spruce Bog, a unique natural area and plant community formed from the result of glacial activity, is located near the Forest Headquarters. There is much to discover – read more about the trails and their features: www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/mohawk-mountain

Photo (Cara Mac Media): an old stone tower on a hill surrounded by colorful fall trees against bright blue sky. Text reads, “Twenty-six miles of easy-to-moderate hiking trails through rugged hills with old hilltop fire towers, broad views, and a rare black spruce bog.” ... See MoreSee Less

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Autumn leaves really pop from the hilltops of Mohawk Mountain State Forest State Park! Moderate trails lead to several scenic views, some of which include fire towers that have weathered over time. Scenic vistas to the north and west include the Catskill, Taconic and Berkshire mountain ranges. A Black Spruce Bog, a unique natural area and plant community formed from the result of glacial activity, is located near the Forest Headquarters. There is much to discover – read more about the trails and their features: https://www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/mohawk-mountain Photo (Cara Mac Media): an old stone tower on a hill surrounded by colorful fall trees against bright blue sky. Text reads, “Twenty-six miles of easy-to-moderate hiking trails through rugged hills with old hilltop fire towers, broad views, and a rare black spruce bog.”
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