Hiking and Walking Trails
Air Line Rail Trail
In the CountryRoute 6
Willimantic, CT 06226
Willimantic, CT 06226
860 928 6121
Twenty-six mile scenic trail on the old rail line from Windham to Putnam. Various access points: James l. Goodwin Forest Hampton or CT Audobons Bafflin Sanctuary Pomfret or behind Willi Bowl in N. Windham. Bring your own horse and enjoy horseback riding ...Air Line Trail - Colchester
In the CountryRiver Road
Colchester, CT 06415
Colchester, CT 06415
860 537 7297
A Connecticut greenway, State linear park and multipurpose trail for non-motorized users. The Air Line Trail is the site of the former Air Line Railroad, built to connect Boston with new york City in the shortest route possible.Barn Island Wildlife Management Area
On the CoastPalmer Neck Road
Stonington, CT 06378
Known for it's birding and well maintained hiking/walking trails. Barn Island contains an outstanding example of a salt marsh and has a long and rich research history. Coastal access, paved boat launch area.Stonington, CT 06378
Dennis Farm
In the CountryDennis Road
Pomfret, CT 06258
Pomfret, CT 06258
860 344 0716
Hike or ski-tour this pleasant 2-mile trail. Cross country skiing.Moosup Valley State Park Trail
In the CountryRiver Street
Moosup, CT 06354
Moosup, CT 06354
860 295 9523; 860 376 4075
The rail beds create a scenic 8-mile trail from the Moosup River to the Rhode Island border.Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve
On the CoastPennsylvania Ave.
Niantic, CT 06357
Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve, maintained by the Friends of Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve and the East Lyme Land Conservation Trust, is a beautiful place to hike any time of year. Main entrance at Veterans' Memorial Park (Pennsylvania Avenue).Niantic, CT 06357
Putnam River Trail
In the CountryKennedy Drive
Putnam, CT 06260
Putnam, CT 06260
860-963-6800
This 2-mile biking and walking trail runs through woodlands, parks, an antique shopping district and near revitalized mills. Five historic exhibits are located along the trail commemorating Putnam's railroad history textile mills and founding citizens.Quinebaug River Trail
In the CountryRte. 6
Danielson, CT 06239
Danielson, CT 06239
860 779 5310
This trail provides approximately 3 miles of paved, multi-purpose trail for non-motorized forms of recreation. Located in the Town of Killingly, it begins on Route 6 at the intersection with Main Street and Route 12.Salmon River State Forest
In the CountryRoute 16
Colchester, CT 06415
Get a glimpse of earlier times as you walk through one of Connecticut's covered bridges. Enjoy a day of fishing and a picnic along the Salmon River.Colchester, CT 06415
Trolley Trail and Two Rivers Trail
In the CountryCady Lane
Central Village, CT 06332
Two trails approximately 1mile each in the Quinebaug Valley Trout Hatchery area offering great birding.Central Village, CT 06332
UConn-Campus Walking Tours
In the Country115 North Eagleville Road
Storrs, CT 06268
Storrs, CT 06268
860 486 4866~860 486 4900
Guided walks & hikes. Call for schedule.Washington Park Hiking Trail
On the Coast295 Meridian Street
Groton, CT 06340
Groton, CT 06340
860 446 4128
Washington Park Hiking TrailWolf Den Trail
In the CountryMashamoquet Brook State Park
Pomfret, CT 06258
Trails lead to the famous wolf den where Revolutionary War General Israel Putnam is said to have slain the last wolf in Connecticut. The region was once the domain of the Mohegan Chief Uncas. The name Mashamoquet is Indian for stream of good fishing.Pomfret, CT 06258
