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2026 CT Trail Symposium

October 2, New Haven. Check out the agenda and register today!

Symposium

CT Greenways Council News

Read about trail-related happenings across the state!

News

Trail Census Dashboard

The 2026 dashboard is live and updated through June!

Dashboard

2025 Count Data Report

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

Report

Trails Learning Community 

Join the discussion and learn about trail-related topics.

Community

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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CT Trail Census

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.

CT Trail Finder

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.

Active Living (PATHS)

CT Trails News

  • Shout Out to Riverfront Recapture!
    We’re delighted to bring you a story from Riverfront Recapture, 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 first began working together through our CT Trail Census program to collect trail use data on their urban trails. […]
    Posted on April 3, 2026
  • Shout Out to Oxford High School’s Youth Conservation Corps (YCC): Part 1
    Say 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 Recap
    Written 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 Students
    Written 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

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Don't wait for the weekend to enjoy the fall color - the Naugatuck River Greenway section in Waterbury is the perfect lunch break or after-school stroll or ride! It also creates a safe bicycle and pedestrian route along Main Street at the south end of the city. It passes through Platt Park, which offers access to a canoe/kayak launch, a nature trail, and picnic tables. The Naugatuck River Greenway is an in-progress multi-use trail that will connect 11 towns along the Naugatuck River.
Find out more: www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/platt-park-naugatuck-river-greenway

Photo: paved Naugatuck River Greenway through Platt Park on a sunny fall day with colorful trees in the background. Text reads, "Waterbury's first section of the Naugatuck River Greenway Trail is a 2-mile, paved, accessible multi-use trail passing through Platt Park." ...

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Sharing on behalf of our friends at East Haddam Land Trust - check out this awesome event coming up this weekend! Register by October 8, 2026 at 8PM to secure your spot for this adventure 🚲🍂 The link is in our bio!
(To find the bio, go to our Facebook profile and look for a link in the header by our logo)

The Nutmeg 40 MTB Adventure
Sunday October 11, 2026
Sponsored by East Haddam Land Trust and Ron's Bikes ...

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It's finally CT Trail Symposium Day! 💚🕺 More details to come, but we love our trails community and are learning a lot! ...

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