We’re delighted to bring you a #friendfriday story from Riverfront Recapture! They are a non-profit which manages trails, parks, events, and community spaces in Hartford and East Hartford, with the goal of connecting people to the Connecticut River. We work together in both CT Trail Census and CT Trail Finder programs, having recently collaborated on five published trail posts on CT Trail Finder, including the Hartford and East Hartford Riverwalks.

Many people use the riverfront trails not only for recreation, and to enjoy their community gatherings and events (free fitness classes!), but also to commute or take a break during a workday downtown. Read more about Riverfront Recapture on our blog: cttrails.uconn.edu/2026/04/03/shout-out-to-riverfront-recapture/.
And stay tuned for a fun series of #TrailTuesdays all about Riverfront Recapture trails! 👀 ... See MoreSee Less

Make a weekend out of Hopeville Pond State Park! The trail network includes a 1.3 mile unpaved loop which connects to the blue-blazed Nehantic Trail. It also consists of paved park roads leading to the boat launch, a small beach, a swimming spot, pond-site picnic tables, and 80 reservable campsites (fees apply). Learn more about these amenities as well as the park's mill history: www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/hopeville-pond-state-park

Photo (Tanner Rubino): A picnic table under a large pine tree next to the pond. Text reads, "an area which once boasted several successful mill operations, now offering trails, swimming, boating, and a wealth of local history." ... See MoreSee Less

Find out more about the history, goals, and some of the people behind CT Trail Finder in this great article published about our program earlier this month! It can be found on several news websites, including here: www.newsbreak.com/ct-insider-306124321/4537089225649-uconn-maps-over-2-500-miles-of-ct-trails-wit.... We're grateful for the opportunity to share our story, and we love helping people find trails! ... See MoreSee Less