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Trails Learning Community 

Join the discussion and learn about trail-related topics.

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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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Trailside Services on CT Trail Finder

Visit your favorite trail and nearby trailside services! Or add your favorite.

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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).

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

  • Shout-Out to Trail Census Volunteer Barbara!
    It’s a treat for us to shout out Trail Census star volunteer Barbara Amodio! Barbara is an East Coast Greenway Alliance CT Ambassador and a founding member of Bike Walk Bolton, a volunteer organization advocating the expansion of safe, practical and accessible trails in their community. Starting in 2012, Barbara bicycled sections of the East […]
    Posted on June 13, 2025
  • Shout-Out to Fairfield Conservation Department!
    We would like to recognize Fairfield Conservation Department! This department was the first of its kind in the state, with open space areas that provide views of forest, lake, river, salt marsh, and more. I spoke with director Tim Bishop, who is interested in updating and modernizing Fairfield’s open space trail maps so that more […]
    Posted on June 4, 2025
  • Shout-Out to Westport Conservation Department!
    A warm shout-out goes to Westport Conservation and Parks and Recreation Departments! The CT Trail Finder team is proud to work with them to create a digital guide to the open space area trails managed by the town and partners (shout-out to Aspetuck Land Trust)! A sincere thank you to Colin Kelly, Conservation Department Director, […]
    Posted on June 2, 2025
  • Shout-Out to the Still River Greenway Committee!
    It’s our pleasure to highlight the managers of the Still River Greenway, a multi-use paved trail along the Still River in Brookfield, CT. Many thanks go to Jay Annis, Still River Greenway Committee Chair, longtime Brookfield resident, and outdoor recreation enthusiast, for speaking with me. Following a Brookfield resident survey in 2001 that revealed a […]
    Posted on June 2, 2025

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All-terrain wheelchairs are now available free of charge in select CT State Parks and Forests! Starting this summer, visitors who require the use of a tracked chair or wheel based all-terrain wheelchair can make a reservation, complete a training video and waiver, and be on their way exploring trails in seven locations: Dinosaur State Park (Rocky Hill), Gillette Castle State Forest (East Haddam), Harkness Memorial State Park (Waterford), Rocky Neck State Park (Niantic), Stratton Brook State Park (Simsbury), Topsmead State Forest (Litchfield), and Wadsworth Falls State Park (Middlefield/Middletown). All-terrain wheelchair reservations will be available seasonally from late spring through fall.

For more details, safety guidelines, and to make a reservation, visit ctparks.com/all-terrain-wheelchairs. To check out the trails at each of these parks including accessible sections and amenities, visit cttrailfinder.com. Have a great weekend everyone!

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All-terrain wheelchairs are now available free of charge in select CT State Parks and Forests! Starting this summer, visitors who require the use of a tracked chair or wheel based all-terrain wheelchair can make a reservation, complete a training video and waiver, and be on their way exploring trails in seven locations: Dinosaur State Park (Rocky Hill), Gillette Castle State Forest (East Haddam), Harkness Memorial State Park (Waterford), Rocky Neck State Park (Niantic), Stratton Brook State Park (Simsbury), Topsmead State Forest (Litchfield), and Wadsworth Falls State Park (Middlefield/Middletown). All-terrain wheelchair reservations will be available seasonally from late spring through fall. For more details, safety guidelines, and to make a reservation, visit https://ctparks.com/all-terrain-wheelchairs. To check out the trails at each of these parks including accessible sections and amenities, visit cttrailfinder.com. Have a great weekend everyone! Photo (CT DEEP): an all-terrain wheelchair in a sunny green field
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#TrailsTuesday is better at the beach! Check out the trails at Hammonasset Beach State Park: www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/hammonasset-beach-state-park

Photo/video (Emily Wilson): panoramic view from a viewing platform at the end of a boardwalk at Hammonasset Beach State Park. Blue skies, sand, and shoreline vegetation abound. Text reads, "A 4.5-mile trail network on the Long Island Sound featuring an accessible boardwalk, a paved bike path, viewing platforms, and more" ... See MoreSee Less

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