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Trail Census Dashboard
The CT Trail Census data dashboard is updated quarterly. Check it out!
Trailside Services on CT Trail Finder
Visit your favorite trail and nearby trailside services! Or add your favorite.
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 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
Where to Find Trail Information in Connecticut
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Hike with us at Talcott Mountain State Park! Find out more about this trail: www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/talcott-mountain-state-park ... See MoreSee Less
Think you’ve seen every waterfall in the state? Don’t skip Blackledge Falls Park, managed by Glastonbury Parks & Recreation! The cool air off this small waterfall in the woods is the perfect reward after a summer trek on this small but advanced loop. Plus, the trails connect with Meshomasic State Forest and Gay City State Park via multiple trail junctions, leading the way to more forest hiking along Blackledge River and a swimming area. Find out more about this trail system and its connecting trails here: www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/blackledge-falls-park
Stay cool this #TrailsTuesday!
Photo (Emily Wilson/CT Trail Finder): a waterfall in a verdant forest whose water is cascading into a rocky streambed. Text reads, “Wooded open space containing short but challenging hiking trails, a pond, and a small waterfall."
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There's nothing like a summer evening with family, friends, and a dazzling sky. Have a wonderful holiday weekend and stay safe! 🎇
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Photo (Tanner Rubino/CT Trail Finder): a glowing orange and purple sunset over Hopeville Pond, framed by green trees and pond vegetation. Find views like this at Hopeville Pond State Park: www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/hopeville-pond-state-park
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