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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.
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 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 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
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Treat yourself to a meadow stroll in this unique Berlin trail system, all on paved trails that were once golf cart paths. The paths meander through meadow, wetland, and young forest areas, as well as over and along brooks. Learn more: www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/pistol-creek
Photo: an asphalt path winds through green grass with shrubs and a few trees on each side. Text reads, "a former golf course that offers more than 2 miles of trails along former cart paths, through wetlands, meadows, and woodlands."
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Do go chasing waterfalls! And while you're at it, earn your Waterfall Chaser badge on cttrailfinder.com with a free account! It's is a great way to explore the beautiful natural water features of Connecticut. This badge was inspired by University of Connecticut student Sydney K. Earn this and lots of other fun badges - check out the link in our bio! ... See MoreSee Less
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Make Mill Pond Way part of your routine, or your next adventure! A 3.5 mile loop winds around Scovill Reservoir, with views of forest-covered hills, wetlands, dams, and occasional stone walls and foundations from the town's past. Walking and bicycling are both welcome activities, and more than half of the loop is accessible to strollers and wheelchairs. Fitness stations, fishing areas, a canoe launch, and benches dotted along the trail provide even more ways to enjoy the reservoir. Find the trail map and more details: www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/mill-pond-way
Photo (Rob Pierpont): an aerial view of the two dams, pond, and reservoir that are the central features of the trail, with verdant forest around it. Text reads, "a 3.5-mile loop that winds around Scovill Reservoir - much of it accessible to wheelchairs and strollers - loaded with natural and cultural features and fishing areas!"
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