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Trails Learning Community
Join the Learning Community to discuss and learn about trail-related topics.
2024 CT Trail Symposium
is Friday, October 4, 2024, at Manchester Community College. Registration is open!
Trailside Services on CT Trail Finder
Visit your favorite trail and nearby trailside services! And learn about services and to add them.
Trail Census Dashboard
The Connecticut Trail Census has a new data dashboard. Check it out!
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.
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.
CT Trails News
- 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
- The 2023 Trail Use Count Data ReportThe 2023 Trail Use Count Data Report is complete and posted on the CT Trails website. Read about the 2023 counts at 23 long term locations along with 12 short-term locations including takeaways and trends.Posted on June 6, 2024
Where to Find Trail Information in Connecticut
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This week is our first installation of #WildlifeWednesday! This majestic Blue Heron was spotted near the water at Wharton Brook State Park in North Haven, CT.
Check out the trail here: www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/wharton-brook-state-park
Alt Text: Blue Heron flies toward a pond surrounded by grass and forested land.
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This week for #TrailsTuesday, check out Collis P. Huntington State Park! The trails at this park contain ruins and several different geological formations!
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Picture taken from CT Trail Finder.
Check out this trail here: www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/collis-p-huntington-state-park
Photo Text: Collis P. Huntington State Park features a network of trails that are open for hiking, mountain biking, equestrian, and cross-country skiing!
Alt text: A view of a pond surrounded by trees that have no leaves.
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