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Trails Learning Community 

Join the Learning Community to discuss and learn about trail-related topics.

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2024 CT Trail Symposium 

is Friday, October 4, 2024, at Manchester Community College. Registration is open!

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Trailside Services on CT Trail Finder

Visit your favorite trail and nearby trailside services! And learn about services and to add them.

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Trail Census Dashboard

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

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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 2024 Recap
    by Laura Kelly The 6th annual trail symposium was a fantastic day! Manchester Community College was a great host. The campus is beautiful –  if you’re ever wandering that way (it’s right off the Charter Oak Greenway!), it’s worth visiting. The theme of the day was “Trail Toolbox: Sharing Tips, Tools, and Triumph’s on Connecticut’s […]
    Posted on October 23, 2024
  • Shout-Out to Joshua’s Trust!
    We want to shout out our partnership with Joshua’s Trust! The land trust organization has been operating since 1966 preserving land in Northeastern Connecticut, with many team members, volunteers, and stewards pouring their hearts and souls in. A special shout-out goes to Paul Pribula – mapping whiz, former JT board member, and current volunteer steward […]
    Posted on October 9, 2024
  • Shout-Out to Farmington Canal Heritage and River Trails!
    We want to shout out Farmington Canal Heritage Trail and Farmington River Trail managers and volunteers for all their work with CT Trail Finder! The time, care, and miles they have put in to keep trail info up-to-date, easy to access, and helpful has been invaluable to us and trail users alike. A special shout-out […]
    Posted on October 2, 2024
  • Welcome Laura!
    We have a new team member! Laura Kelly is the new CT Trails Program coordinator, supporting CT Trail Finder, CT Trail Census, and the CT Trails Program. She is finishing up her master’s degree in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment with a focus on trail use levels, access, and the perceived quality […]
    Posted on October 2, 2024

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No joke, this #TrailsTuesday feature might knock your socks off! In Mount Riga State Park, three main trails come together to form a loop in the Northwest corner of Connecticut. Through forested mountain landscape, you can hike to Bear Mountain – the tallest point in the state! On this 5.4-mile loop, you can also walk in the footsteps of over 20,000 thru-hikers of the Appalachian Trail, the entirety of which travels 2,000 miles from Georgia to Maine.
Find out more about the Mount Riga State Park loop here: www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/mount-riga-state-park

Photo (Cary Chadwick/CT Trail Finder): an extensive view from Bear Mountain over lush green hills and blue lakes and ponds
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No joke, this #TrailsTuesday feature might knock your socks off! In Mount Riga State Park, three main trails come together to form a loop in the Northwest corner of Connecticut. Through forested mountain landscape, you can hike to Bear Mountain – the tallest point in the state! On this 5.4-mile loop, you can also walk in the footsteps of over 20,000 thru-hikers of the Appalachian Trail, the entirety of which travels 2,000 miles from Georgia to Maine. Find out more about the Mount Riga State Park loop here: https://www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/mount-riga-state-park Photo (Cary Chadwick/CT Trail Finder): an extensive view from Bear Mountain over lush green hills and blue lakes and ponds Photo text: A moderate-to-advanced 5-mile loop that includes the Appalachian Trail and the tallest point in Connecticut!
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On this #FriendFriday we're thinking about our wonderful experience at the Connecticut Land Conservation Council Conference last Saturday, March 22. We participated in stellar workshops and met so many great people!
We also presented about CT Trail Finder and our goal to make trail mapping and communication easier for trail managers, as well as to make finding trails easier for users. We left feeling very inspired by all of Connecticut's dedicated land conservationists, trail stewards, public land managers, and enthusiasts. We're lucky to have them 🌱 Thank you to the CLCC for organizing this event! ... See MoreSee Less

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On this #FriendFriday were thinking about our wonderful experience at the Connecticut Land Conservation Council Conference last Saturday, March 22. We participated in stellar workshops and met so many great people! We also presented about CT Trail Finder and our goal to make trail mapping and communication easier for trail managers, as well as to make finding trails easier for users. We left feeling very inspired by all of Connecticuts dedicated land conservationists, trail stewards, public land managers, and enthusiasts. Were lucky to have them 🌱 Thank you to the CLCC for organizing this event!
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