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New! Share the Trail Brochure

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Emily Wilson

The PATHS team created an educational brochure called Share the Trail about trail safety and etiquette on multi-use trails for bicyclists, walkers and equestrians. Check it out!

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New Website and Listserv

Posted on April 23, 2019April 23, 2019 by Emily Wilson

We are happy to announce the new Connecticut Trails website which brings together projects focused on trails and trail use. Also notice the brand new Trails Listserv for trail-related discussions and announcements. Welcome!

Posted in Announcement Tagged listserv, trails, website
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