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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Ever left the trail craving a breakfast sandwich? Or a big ice cream cone? Ever needed that iced coffee for your walk but weren't sure where to go? Wished you could camp nearby and enjoy a whole weekend of outdoor fun?
Our trailside services feature is there to help you find the great local options to extend your fun in Connecticut's outdoor spaces. On any trail post, click on the "trailside services" tab to see what cafes, family restaurants, ice cream and coffee shops, breweries, inns, campgrounds, and more are waiting to be enjoyed alongside your hike, walk, ride, or paddle adventure!
For a map of all trailside services, visit the link in our bio. Do you own a local trailside service, or have a favorite trailside stop, and don't see it on the map? Message us!
The Metacomet Trail has scenic views for literally days! Find autumn at one of the overlooks, anywhere from Berlin and Meriden up to Farmington, Avon, Suffield, and to the Massachusetts border. Enjoy sights of mature forest, reservoirs, lakes, rivers, glacial features, and more. There are sections of easy, moderate, and challenging hiking terrain - on the trail map, click on a section to see its average grade! Find the link to the map and more great info in our bio. (To find the bio, go to our Facebook profile and look for a link in the header by our logo!)
Photo (CFPA): a view over water of a very colorful autumn forest, with yellow and red shrubs in the foreground. Text reads, "a 60+ mile CFPA Blue hiking trail that follows the traprock ridge from the Hanging Hills of Meriden north to the Massachusetts border, with varied terrain and scenic views."
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This time last week, we were having a blast at the 8th annual CT Trail Symposium! In case you missed it, we recapped it on our blog: cttrails.uconn.edu/2026/10/09/ct-trail-symposium-2026-recap/.
Can't wait for next year!
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