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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!

Dashboard

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

  • 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
  • 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

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Time to take advantage of the perfect hiking weather by exploring Lyme’s River to Ridgetop Preserve complex! The easy-to-moderate 18-mile trail network also welcomes mountain biking and horseback riding (except in Pleasant Valley Preserve). Throughout the preserves are plentiful scenic views, artifacts of former land use, and the highest point in Lyme - found in Johnston Preserve! Find out more about the trails and their features: www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/river-to-ridgetop-preserves
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Photo (Town of Lyme/Lyme Land Trust): a sweeping late fall view over the valley from Johnson Overlook with dazzling clouds in the late afternoon sky. Text reads, “Six connected trail systems traversing ridgetops, streams, fields, and cedar and white pine groves adjacent to the Eightmile River.” ... See MoreSee Less

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Time to take advantage of the perfect hiking weather by exploring Lyme’s River to Ridgetop Preserve complex! The easy-to-moderate 18-mile trail network also welcomes mountain biking and horseback riding (except in Pleasant Valley Preserve). Throughout the preserves are plentiful scenic views, artifacts of former land use, and the highest point in Lyme - found in Johnston Preserve! Find out more about the trails and their features: https://www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/river-to-ridgetop-preserves #TrailsTuesday Photo (Town of Lyme/Lyme Land Trust): a sweeping late fall view over the valley from Johnson Overlook with dazzling clouds in the late afternoon sky. Text reads, “Six connected trail systems traversing ridgetops, streams, fields, and cedar and white pine groves adjacent to the Eightmile River.”
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Have a fantastic weekend! Find a new trail at cttrailfinder.com to complement your quality time with family, friends, or yourself 💚 ... See MoreSee Less

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Have a fantastic weekend! Find a new trail at cttrailfinder.com to complement your quality time with family, friends, or yourself 💚
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