This is only recommended for experienced bikers and not kids Park parking lot on your right at 0.8 miles. Paved trail with a slight hill. right side of the trail. of the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail and Farmington River Trail. The north end is near a conjesting roadway and was supposed to continue on a non-paved section, but I could not find it. Heritage Trail; Northern Section next to Drake Hill Rd after 3.8 miles. (Route 179) continue right 167 & 202 in Simsbury, head west along Route 167. The root bumps are so bad I wonder how people can even walk this trail. I live about a mile from the middle of this trail and know it well. right to access a cross-walk across this busy road. coming to the junction of Routes 44, 177 & 202 at 10.1 miles. If you continue south on Route 179, you'll come to the Route 179 parking Less then a mile down the road, To start from Stratton We started at the beginning of the Farmington River Trail in Farmington and rode almost all the way to Simsbury. I've run, biked, x-c skied, walked (with stoller, dog, wife, and more) over the trail hundreds of times. About 2 miles from start there is a miniature golf and ice cream place, so we had to stop for ice cream on the return. Beginning in Farmington, you’ll follow the river northwest through residential areas and past old trees. Across the street is a small swimming pond and a bridge over the old Lots of small rodents running back and forth. After 2.3 miles you'll pass by the old Unionville Train Station After the end you can wind through local back roads to pick up two pieces of an old RR (I think) that went over the ridge to Simsbury. I had scouted the easterly section last year and still have not found the section near Collinsville so we just road up and over Rt.44 to some more back roads and back down a 3 mile stone chip section of the old RR to join with Rt.167. We started at the parking lot on Red Oak Road, near the start. a war memorial. In fact, the towns are attractive, and you get to see a lot of back yards. Bear left out to Town Forest Continue further south to the junction of Routes There's no signs for either the biker or the motorists. You'll also find a pavilion with map board here. This trail is in the process of being extended along the river. Turn left onto CT 10 S, and in 1 mile, turn right onto Meadow Road. Brook for diverting water from the Farmington River, as well as, the dam Take US 202 N 4.7 miles to a right turn on Drake Hill Road. Forest Continue left along Notch Rd at your next stop sign. froDOWNdown to Simsbury which was much better on thin tires. After about � miles, you must cross back over Route 179 to Town Bridge Rd. Very scenic. another cross-light takes you over Maple Ave. Cross over the To return, simply follow Continue north on-road along Lawton Rd. come to a picnic shelter and a short on-road section up Old River Rd at 8.1 miles. three parking areas along the Meadow Road Trail, one just 0.4 miles shy When you get to the end Mile 0 of the Rail trail there are no clear concise signs at how to get to Mile 0 of the River Trail, You end up traversing a very narrow side walk ( to the right of the end of the rail trail) to you fid the parking lotto the River Trail. Flat, paved Meadow Rd. New paving has been done reently and sections of wooden fence is in place. Here's the beef - there is a distinct difference in the paving north of where Spellman Highway meets Rt 179 - it's "Tour de Tree Root" from there to Arch Rd. Pass . It was not what I call a great ride between those two points. Many of its original buildings are still intact and it is listed on the National however, you continue straight on Route 309. parking lot. The first part of the trail, heading Northwest, runs on a very pretty course alongside the Farmington River, with lots of water views. You'll just be frustrated here if you want to go above 5 mph! Spur Trail Letterbox. The village is a nice rest stop before heading back to Farmington. Great spots on the side of the trail to stop and check out as well. To reach the southern end: Take I-84 to Exit 39 and follow CT 508 east for 1.5 miles (it becomes CT 4). Turn (1680). The park’s trail ends at a private picnic area and visitors can either go back along the banks or take the gravel road to the parking area. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. Focusing on the 10 miles, it’s a nice trail - paved, scenic, wide, mostly shaded which helps block out the sun and wind, no major hills, and there’s plenty of parking. Crossing the river on Old Drake Hill Flower Bridge provides a charming end to your journey. lot is located next to where you cross River Rd at 3.1 miles. What a find! The metal-truss bridge was built in 1892 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There are long heavily wooded stretches above and below the CT-MA border, as well as some marshy areas. Burlington Town line at 4.4 miles. Company to derive power from the 44. It's a great destination rail-trail. August 2017 It was a great ride, next to a river, shady, smooth, and there is a parallel Farmington Canal trail that meets this one at the southern end. It is championed by two groups: the Farmington Valley Trails Council, based in the Farmington Valley, and the Farmington Canal Rail-to-Trail Association, based in Hamden. This is a very nice river ride along the Farmington river with a spectacular trestle at the edge of town. After I got back home I googled information on black bears sightings in Connecticut and it appears that both Farmington and Avon have one of the Connecticut’s biggest black bear populations with more than 900 reported black bear sightings according to the Connecticut’s Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (http://www.depdata.ct.gov/wildlife/sighting/bearsight.asp). It ends, and then following the markings on the road, you'll again ride on-road (Town Forest Road) again for a short distance, at which point you'll pick up another dirt/cinder trail (Stratton Brook State Park Trail) which ends at Brushy Hill Road. Plans presented Wednesday call for extending the trail beneath the Browning Parkway bridge and farther east. and more parking just up on your left. Just before Maple Court Hop Brook flows underneath the road. some quaint shops and a canoe & kayak outlet (bike rentals available). alongside the river and return to the parking lot after 1 � miles. snacks or drinks. It seems that Locust trees close to the trail are the worst. We have biked it 3 times this past year. continue along Route 167 to Stratton Brook Rd. The beauty of this trail is as good as it gets. Bear left as you merge onto. paved trail as it travels alongside Route 167. This entire trail has been paved for years. You will see a large mill complex on then just below Route 4. There is however Parking at a park and across the street from the Canton fire station one block west from the start and on week ends should be used to keep the ski lot for customers. A RR Crossing type sign located here. A parking You can easily move from the path to the parallel road to avoid this section for now. cross-walk and cross-light that gets you over Route177. It's a trail i would definitely do again, on another trip to New England someday. All they fly radio controlled airplanes. and branches, is the, The trail continues between the swimming pond to your left and, After crossing Route 309 head right along the This is the Conklin Nature Trail parking lot. The Old Winding through tree canopies and past old mills, rapids, and waterfalls, this paved portion of the trail connects Unionville, Collinsville, and Canton. It seems like a perfect place for a walk or bike ride. I won't be back anytime soon unless something changes there. It's asphalt 100% - not a speck of gravel except for some run-off from the recent rains. Depot. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST. (Simsbury). Twenty-six years ago, in 1994, a 14-mile stretch of the West Branch Farmington River from Goodwin Dam in Hartland to the Canton/New Hartford line became a federally-designated Wild & Scenic River! At MM 5 a newly completed section was a welcome relief from the 2 miles of root heaves from Black Locust trees left too close to the trail. Town Forest Rd Unfortunately on our way back, while I was riding as a second rider, I’ve heard some noise and turned my head in anticipation of seeing a squirrel jumping on a fence, but in reality it was a mature black bear leaning on the wooden fence and looking at me! It is stone dust for about 1/4 of its length and has a 3-mile on-road section. Boulevard Trees; Communications; Garbage and Recycling; Outdoor Water Use Policy; Resident Guide; Snow Plowing and Parking; Utility Billing Information; Parks & Trails. Spectacular. RR Mile marker. I had to go very slowly on the gravel dust because I was on my road bike (22mm) but it was tolerable because it was short (&pretty). Wetlands Parking Town Property Farmington Canal Heritage Trail State Property Quinnipiac Trail. Level and wide. check out the stone arched culvert that runs under the old rail line. We started at the Plainville parking area and decided to take this path to Simsbury and then return the Farmington Canal Path. Routes 10 & 202 to Most of the trail runs on the old railroad right-of-way, but there are significant departures. ahead lies the historic JR Ensign House. Besides that it was a great ride, nice and smooth besides the sticks from the blustery wind. The longest gap on the trail is between Lazy Lane in Southington and Northwest Drive in Plainville. reaching the Routes 4 & 179 Trail was in great shape, just a few small bumps close to the start, but even those were highlighted with orange paint as a warning. A few seconds later as I passed it and turned back the bear was already on the other side of the fence on the asphalt path. Canal Heritage Trail Northern Section and Farmington River Trail South. True to its name, it includes 62 flower boxes.If you’re up for more riding, another connection to the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail can be made just before the Flower Bridge at Hopmeadow Street/US 202, forming a loop between the two trails. painted on the road along this route. Canal Heritage Trail; Northern Section, Farmington Canal Look left across the trail and you'll spot a large CANAL HERITAGE TRAIL Be sure to ( Take stone dust trail by covered bridge not the one by swimming area) Once out of the park the trail runs on the road for approx 3 miles- make sure you take Lawton Road! The West Branch of the Farmington River is an important Trout Management Area. Note; To continue to come soon after. Follow the bike route signs on these lightly trafficked roads to Simsbury. Farmington River Upper Trout Management Area. The roads were pretty nice, however the only thing I didn't like was the nice paved trail randomly turning into a road that was bumpy and rocky without any notice that this trail would turn into a road then back into a trail. This road has a higher traffic volume. Rd. A map board is located here as well. Head left to a cross-light over Route 309. Starting in Farmington from New Britain Ave; some quaint shops and a canoe & kayak outlet (bike rentals available). But overall, I highly recommend it. The newly renovated trail is great and such a joy to ride. Rode this trail for first time today with my son and daughter. River. Rd and Red Oak Hill Rd for 1.7 miles and connects to both the Farmington Definitely check out the map at their website before you go. Farmington Canal Heritage Trail & Farmington River Trail. Picnic tables and a pavilion The new Canton section is well done and makes for a great ride. After 3 miles the This wooded corridor follows alongside Stratton Brook. Worth even a long drive. Less then a mile down the road, There are several small towns along the way...in particular, Collinsville has a nice little downtown with places to eat, and places to stop with picnic tables alongside the river. There are A short downhill section brings you to Notch Rd at 1.2 miles. A 5* trail to come throw some rocks in the river, grab a snack and visit. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. because of traffic and a steep hill. with Torrington Ave. Easy. 1.4 miles. I suggest you take a quick detour along the nature trail to where the rivers Welcome Farmington Canal State Park Trail Cheshire, Hamden. This condo was built in 1994 and last sold on 9/24/2019 for $235,000. and contains information on the local wildlife. Rd. as you enter STRATTON You will Our intent was to joing up with the Farmington river trail where the two join. 801-536-4158. info@jordanrivercommission.com PO Box 526081 Salt Lake City, UT 84152-6081. slope levels off and head right. My wife and i had a very enjoyable ride down off the Farmington Valley Rail trail form the 1.8 mile parking lot. Canal Heritage Trail; Northern Section after You cross the The only reason I don't give this trail 5 stars is because there is a horrible problem with roots poking through the pavement. Farmington History; New Resident. Hold your nose after crossing You may cross this bridge to access picnic tables and a pavilion. views overlooking a marsh. a swimming pond near the parking lots. left at your first stop sign. right before crossing Dyer Ave. and Stratton Brook Rd. You can reach the Nepaug Reservoir 22320 River Ridge Trl , Farmington Hills, MI 48335-4694 is currently not for sale. The road parallels Stratton Brook along your Parking is available at the Canton Town Offices, next meet and check out the house up a small knoll across the river. We were glad we had the Rails to Trails Southern New England Guide Book we could keep referring to! I love this trail but some of the older sections have tree roots that pushed the pavement up. Join TrailLink (a non-profit) to view more than 30,000 miles of trail maps and more! Parking is on Meadow Road and the trail runs north along the Pequabuck River. In the Simsbury area the trail runs along side Rt 202 for over a mile, but not on it. Here the trail follows the old New This website represents both groups. zoo. You then have to do a road ride up to Stratton Brooke State Park. Yeah, there are root breaks, but show me a 20 mile paved trail without any. Help defend and expand trails nationwide. We just rode the Plainville to Simsbury portion of the Farmington Canal Trail and then down the Farmington River Trail. Take advantage of the early Spring weather! The only issue we had was the path came to an abrupt end at the route 202 & 44 intersection. After passing by your last house on the right and heading down a slight incline look for a dirt path off the We come from New Continuing along Note; Also, be sure to take a short More on black bears: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fatal_bear_attacks_in_North_America. State Park (Northern end); From the junction of Routes 10, 167 A cross-light then takes you over left at your first stop sign. Trail; North. River. After crossing the bridge, You travel slightly downhill through the woods along a residential corridor for 0.5 miles. Or at the River Trail parking area. recommended for kids on bikes as the roads are narrow). I was terrified that I'd wreck my road bike or even go over the handlebars. I started on the north access in Collinsville and found that the tree roots were perhaps a bit overstated as it was only the first 2-3 miles of the trail. Kids will love this. West Mountain Road; An informational sign is located here. section): From the Return to the Farmington River Rail Trail. Dept. parking lot and then the entrance to Tunxis Mead Park at 1.1 miles, the Milford,CT because we have nothing like this in our area. as the trail continues alongside Red Oak Hill Rd. You'll come to the Farmington I did notice a lot of mountain bikes and after riding about a mile I soon learned why. Paved trail along Route 167. . indicating on esign The on the road section was well marked today - although many of the signs were large temporary ones. South travels into the woods through a residential area along the former take another quick detour by Heading Left (East) Too often we had to cross roads with heavy traffic and had no idea which way to turn. This portion of the trail has a stone-dust surface and traverses Stratton Brook State Park. a ball field on your to the Canton Historical Museum. The people were very friendly and everyone respected us on the trails.Thanks for our first ride The Wilson's! Farmington Flats Loop Trail 3.0 miles This loop follows the bottom of a glacial lake created 12,000 years ago. This road has little traffic as it takes you over the Farmington HISTORICAL MUSEUM will be on your right as you approach the old Collinsville boulder embedded in the side of the steep slope. If you are taking I-84 North it's exit 39 not 38. All that said, it is very, very busy during spring, summer & fall, especially on nice days and weekends. There are many parking areas along this scenic path. Farmington Canal Heritage Trail. tunnel underneath Route 4 spot a spur trail on your right that leads to an ice 0 0 0.55 Miles 1.5 Kilometers. Just past this street will be the entrance to the Farmington River Rail Great ride today. It's a beautiful area with a fun town to visit half way along the trail map. 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