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Trails Learning Community 

Join the Learning Community to discuss and learn about trail-related topics.

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2024 CT Trail Symposium 

is Friday, October 4, 2024, at Manchester Community College. Registration is open!

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Trailside Services on CT Trail Finder

Visit your favorite trail and nearby trailside services! And learn about services and to add them.

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Trail Census Dashboard

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

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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.

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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.

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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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Looking for something to do with your friend in another town? Why not meet up on one of CT’s long trails? Hear me out - you each take the trail from the closest trailhead to your home, and meet in the middle to share snacks, stories, and maybe a great view. Too cold to picnic? Use our trailside services feature to find somewhere to meet up over a warm meal, and get some fresh air on the way. The Metacomet Trail, for example, travels over 70 miles from Meriden through Farmington, West Hartford, Avon, and several other towns all the way to the Massachusetts border. Find out more about this trail here: www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/metacomet-trail and find other long trails here: www.cttrailfinder.com/. Wish a happy #FriendFriday to your friend from us! ... See MoreSee Less

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Looking for something to do with your friend in another town? Why not meet up on one of CT’s long trails? Hear me out - you each take the trail from the closest trailhead to your home, and meet in the middle to share snacks, stories, and maybe a great view. Too cold to picnic? Use our trailside services feature to find somewhere to meet up over a warm meal, and get some fresh air on the way. The Metacomet Trail, for example, travels over 70 miles from Meriden through Farmington, West Hartford, Avon, and several other towns all the way to the Massachusetts border. Find out more about this trail here: https://www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/metacomet-trail and find other long trails here: https://www.cttrailfinder.com/. Wish a happy #FriendFriday to your friend from us!
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Can you spot the wildlife in this #WildlifeWednesday photo? Let us know 👀
While taking in a winter sunset, it's always a pleasant surprise to see crepuscular wildlife doing in the same. This view was through the fence of the C Lot parking area for the Hillside Environmental Education Park trail system on UConn Storrs campus: www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/heep

Photo: LK; A yellow sunset peeks through bare deciduous trees (and one evergreen) over a field as two deer graze peacefully. ... See MoreSee Less

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Can you spot the wildlife in this #WildlifeWednesday photo? Let us know 👀 While taking in a winter sunset, its always a pleasant surprise to see crepuscular wildlife doing in the same. This view was through the fence of the C Lot parking area for the Hillside Environmental Education Park trail system on UConn Storrs campus: https://www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/heep Photo: LK; A yellow sunset peeks through bare deciduous trees (and one evergreen) over a field as two deer graze peacefully.
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Happy #TrailsTuesday! This week we are highlighting Lovers Leap State Park, located in New Milford, CT. This park’s trail network includes about 3.5 miles of trails that take the visitor through forest to views of Housatonic and Still Rivers, ruins that tell the story of the area’s land use history, and more. Learn more about the trails here: www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/lovers-leap-state-park.

Photo: CT Trail Finder; A view of a wide river from a trail overlook in the winter
Photo Text: The park’s three sections offer 3.5 miles of moderate forested hiking trails, scenic river views, and historic ruins. ... See MoreSee Less

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Happy #TrailsTuesday! This week we are highlighting Lovers Leap State Park, located in New Milford, CT. This park’s trail network includes about 3.5 miles of trails that take the visitor through forest to views of Housatonic and Still Rivers, ruins that tell the story of the area’s land use history, and more. Learn more about the trails here: https://www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/lovers-leap-state-park. Photo: CT Trail Finder; A view of a wide river from a trail overlook in the winter Photo Text: The park’s three sections offer 3.5 miles of moderate forested hiking trails, scenic river views, and historic ruins.
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