Cheney Rail Trail
The Cheney Rail Trail follows part of the corridor of the South Manchester Railroad, built by the Cheney brothers in 1869. The line was a 2.5-mile spur from the main Hartford, Providence, and Fishkill Railroad and it went ... traillink.com
Charter Oak Greenway
The Charter Oak Greenway is a paved, multi-use trail connecting parks and the Captain John Bissell Greenway in East Hartford with residential and commercial areas. The trail runs for 9.8 miles between Forbes Street in East... traillink.com
Hop River State Park Trail, Manchester, Connecticut
Hop River State Park Trail is one of Connecticut?s top rail-trails. Narrow cuts and a lush tree canopy make for enjoyable visits all year. Most of the 15.6-mile route from the Manchester/Vernon town line to Hop River Road fol... trails.com
Farmington River Trail
The Farmington River Trail is built upon the former Central New England Railroad corridor and runs between the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail near Tunxis Meade Park and the Simsbury town line. A short disconnected section... traillink.com
Airline State Park Trail - South
Air Line State Park Trail showcases the engineering behind the Air Line Railroad, laid down through this hilly region in 1873 as a direct route between Boston and New York. As its name implies, the tracks ran flat and stra... traillink.com
Stratton Brook State Park Trail
The Stratton Brook State Park Trail presents a great way to work up an appetite for a picnic at Stratton Brook State Park, the first state park in Connecticut to be entirely wheelchair accessible. The park also offers picn... traillink.com
Vernon Rails-to-trails (Hop River State Park Rockville Spur)
Thanks to skilled engineers with the former Hartford, Providence, & Fishkill Railroad, the pretty Vernon Rails-to-Trails overlooks ravines and streams and passes between rock walls verdant with ferns and lichen. Crossing a... traillink.com
Mount Higby, Middlefield, Connecticut
From Pinnacle Rock one has the best viewpoint of the surrounding countryside: Hartford and Mount Tom to the north, Meriden toward the west, and a far-reaching view to the south, including Beseck Mountain, with Black Pond at i... trails.com
Southwick Rail Trail
The Southwick Rail Trail is now complete from the Connecticut state line and Mile Marker 22 along the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail. The Southwick Rail Trail now goes 6.5 miles north to the Westfield town line; access th... traillink.com
Windsor Locks
(front) Windsor Locks Incorporated May 30, 1854, the town was formerly Pine Meadow district of Windsor. A Dutch trader, Captain Adriaen Block, came up the Connecticut River in the spring of 1614 as far as Enfield Rapids. The fi... hmdb.org
Vernon Rails - To - Trails Park, Hartford, Connecticut
Thanks to skilled engineers with the former Hartford, Providence, & Fishkill Railroad, this pretty trail network overlooks ravines and streams and passes between rock walls verdant with ferns and lichen. Crossing a wooded ter... trails.com
Air Line State Trail
Abandoned railline with some developed sections which starts at Portland and ends in Pomfret. In Salmon River Park area (go left (west) on rail bridge in park), 2 viaducts 60 to 100' high and over 1000' long. Vistas great.... dirtworld.com
Farmington River Trail, New Britain, Connecticut
A work in progress, the Farmington River Trail offers an 8.5-mile excursion along the eponymous scenic river. Along its wilder stretches, you?ll spot canoeists, kayakers, and fly-fishermen. The southern trailhead at Tunxis Me... trails.com
Gay City State Park
- *This information was provided by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection* Located on the Hebron-Bolton town line, Gay City's 1,569 acres of parkland offer swimming, picnicking and an almost endless opport... wildernet.com
Hop River State Park Trail, Manchester, Connecticut
Located within a half-hour?s drive of the city of Hartford, the Hop River Trail offers a rugged hiking or mountain-biking experience through central Connecticut woodlands, with several small towns and a state park along the w... trails.com
Windsor Locks Canal Trail
4.5 mile path that traverses the old tow-path used to pull barges along the Windsor Locks canal. The path is never short of beautiful views of the river, and there are benches for a quick break. The path is paved ... backcountrysecrets.com
Cobalt Mine, East Hampton, Connecticut
For an interesting peek into geology, native minerals, and local lore, take this walk to an abandoned mine area with old stone foundations and a small stream. It?s a short walk up and down a steep-sided area. (Use caution nea... trails.com
Vernon Trail - Rockville Spur, Manchester, Connecticut
Starting high on a ridge and then descending into a steep ravine, this trail has a sense of being far away from the real world, yet it is only minutes from the suburban town of Vernon. Surface: Packed dirt. Location: Tolland ... trails.com