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2025 Count Data Report

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

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Trail Census Dashboard

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

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2025 CT Trail Symposium 

Planning is underway for fall 2025. Check back for details.

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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).

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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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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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May we recommend some trail time as the perfect way to connect with nature this week? Check out Sunny Brook State Park, an easy-to-moderate trail network in Torrington which meanders through mixed hardwood forest near Naugatuck River wetlands. On Earth Day, here’s wishing you a fresh breeze, warm sun, fragrant blossoms, and peaceful reflection on the beauty of our planet and our role in its care for future generations! 🌤🌷
Find out more about this trail system here: www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/sunny-brook-state-park
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Photo (CT Trail Finder): A glassy pond on a partly cloudy day, with wetland vegetation in the foreground and a green forest in the background. Text reads, “Five miles of easy and moderate trails through hardwood forest offering glimpses of the Naugatuck River, plus a few of its streams and ponds!” ... See MoreSee Less

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May we recommend some trail time as the perfect way to connect with nature this week? Check out Sunny Brook State Park, an easy-to-moderate trail network in Torrington which meanders through mixed hardwood forest near Naugatuck River wetlands. On Earth Day, here’s wishing you a fresh breeze, warm sun, fragrant blossoms, and peaceful reflection on the beauty of our planet and our role in its care for future generations! 🌤🌷 Find out more about this trail system here: https://www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/sunny-brook-state-park #TrailsTuesday ___ Photo (CT Trail Finder): A glassy pond on a partly cloudy day, with wetland vegetation in the foreground and a green forest in the background. Text reads, “Five miles of easy and moderate trails through hardwood forest offering glimpses of the Naugatuck River, plus a few of its streams and ponds!”
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We’ve been waiting all week for #TrailsTuesday! The Cheney Rail Trail awaits you – a 2-mile easy walking and biking urban trail serving a charming snapshot of Manchester. It starts in the historic district (peep the mill buildings and Cheney family mansions 👀), featuring murals depicting the local railroad history along the way, has views of Center Spring Pond, trails into the town’s district of shops and restaurants, and finally joins a 1.5-mile sidewalk connector to the Hop River State Park Trail. From the starting point at the south end, you can visit the Manchester History Center or even connect right to the Charter Oak Greenway. Find out more about this trail and its interesting railroad origins here: www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/cheney-rail-trail
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Photo (John Bolduc/CT Trail Finder): a flat, dirt portion of the Cheney Rail Trail through residential areas on a sunny day with flowers in bloom. Text reads, “a 2-mile trail through the heart of Manchester, connecting to Hop River State Park Trail and the Charter Oak Greenway!” ... See MoreSee Less

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We’ve been waiting all week for #TrailsTuesday! The Cheney Rail Trail awaits you – a 2-mile easy walking and biking urban trail serving a charming snapshot of Manchester. It starts in the historic district (peep the mill buildings and Cheney family mansions 👀), featuring murals depicting the local railroad history along the way, has views of Center Spring Pond, trails into the town’s district of shops and restaurants, and finally joins a 1.5-mile sidewalk connector to the Hop River State Park Trail. From the starting point at the south end, you can visit the Manchester History Center or even connect right to the Charter Oak Greenway. Find out more about this trail and its interesting railroad origins here: https://www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/cheney-rail-trail ----- Photo (John Bolduc/CT Trail Finder): a flat, dirt portion of the Cheney Rail Trail through residential areas on a sunny day with flowers in bloom. Text reads, “a 2-mile trail through the heart of Manchester, connecting to Hop River State Park Trail and the Charter Oak Greenway!”
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