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.
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We know temperatures and leaves are dropping, but the trail season is just getting good! The features of Stratton Brook State Park, for example, really take center stage when the leaves have fallen. These include white pine and hemlock stands, a scenic covered bridge, a beach on a Stratton Brook pond, and accessible trails to all of it. Bring water and wear layers, and you're set for a lovely fall afternoon. Find out more at the link in our bio (To find the bio, go to our Facebook profile and look for a link in the header by our logo).
Photo (Cara Mac Media): a bright red covered bridge over a pond with an asphalt trail through it stands out against a white pine stand in an otherwise bare forest. Text reads, "four miles of easy-moderate, accessible hiking and biking trails that provide access to seasonal swimming, picnicking, interpretive programs, and a covered bridge in a beautifully wooded setting."
The CT Trail Census Data Dashboard has been updated through September! So far for 2026, 53 infrared trail counters have counted 2.9 million trail uses at their locations. The busiest day of the week has been Saturday, and the busiest month has been June, with August close behind. Discover 2026 trail use data in Connecticut, as well as our Yearly Comparison dashboard which shows trail use patterns all the way back to 2017! Find our dashboard at the link in our bio. (To find the bio, go to our Facebook profile and look for a link in the header by our logo)
CT Trail Census and CT Trail Finder are projects of the UConn CT Trails Program (cttrails.uconn.edu/).
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Fenton Ruby Park in Willington is a trail system you'll want to come back to season after season. The easy-moderate trail system is a delightful way to experience features such as ponds, wildlife, dense white pines amid a mixed deciduous forest, glacial erratics, and even the foundational ruins of old homesteads. Find out more about the park's trails, features, and history - plus more about the Willington Conservation Commission - at the link in our bio!
Photo (Willington Conservation Commission): A wooden footbridge stretches over a stream in a partially wooded area where the tree leaves are bright orange and yellow. A red trail register box perches on the footbridge's railing. Text reads, "more than five miles of foot trails with mixed deciduous forest, white pine stands, ponds, grassy fields, and geologic features, and Willington and Ashford history."
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