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Trail Census Dashboard
The CT Trail Census data dashboard is updated quarterly. Check it out!
Trailside Services on CT Trail Finder
Visit your favorite trail and nearby trailside services! Or add your favorite.
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 Oxford High School’s Youth Conservation Corps (YCC): Part 1Say hi to Oxford High School’s Youth Conservation Corps (YCC), this week’s #FriendFriday stars and a very impressive trail work crew! The hard-working youth crew is led by Joe Lanier, Oxford High School science teacher and Oxford Conservation Commission member. He spoke to me about the background of YCC and sang the praises of the […]Posted on December 5, 2025
- CT Trail Symposium 2025 RecapWritten by Laura Kelly They’ve done it again – the 7th annual CT Trail Symposium was a wonderful day as expected! There’s nothing like connecting in person with our trails community. Hearing about all of the innovative and passionate work our colleagues are doing to improve trail opportunities around Connecticut for everyone was truly invigorating. […]Posted on October 10, 2025
- CT Trail Finder Badges Inspired by UConn StudentsWritten by Laura Kelly In May of this year, a new module was launched on CT Trail Finder: Earn Badges! With a free account, users can add trail logs to their profile. Users can now earn digital badges when adding trail logs that match the badges’ criteria. Badges can be earned for a multitude of […]Posted on September 23, 2025
- 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
Where to Find Trail Information in Connecticut
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Welcome, 2026! Do you have a trails wish list for this year? With a free cttrailfinder.com account, you can keep track of trails you want to visit, and your favorites that you want to visit again!
This peaceful trail moment was brought to you by Gay City State Park and Meshomasic State Forest (www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/gay-city-state-park). Add it to your wish list today!
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Looking for a casual hike back in time? The John Brown Birthplace site offers a leisurely hike around the abolitionist’s 50-acre homestead. A boardwalk spur connects the loop to the Five Points Art Center. The birthplace site has been maintained as a clearing in the forest with a granite monument, since the original building burned down in 1918. The site is also part of the Connecticut African-American Freedom Trail. Check it out! www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/john-brown-trail
Photo: Boardwalk trail through the forest, leading to the John Brown Birthplace historic site. Look for an old farm pond and dam on this trail! Text reads, "The John Brown Trail connects the historic John Brown House site with the Five Points Arts Center in a 1.2 mile loop!"
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