Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Rocky Neck State Park is also closed until further notice due to a brush fire. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at a 'very high' or 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Connecticut Recreational Trails

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Connecticut has over 2000 miles of multi-use trails and bike paths that crisscross some of the state's most picturesque terrain. There's bound to be a trail near you.

Trail Use Information
 - Stay safe and enjoy our State Park and Forest trails.
CT Trail Census - Learn about trail users, which trails are most popular and when.
State Park & Forest Maps - State owned and managed trails.

Interactive Maps

CT Rail Trail Explorer - State Park rail to trails.  Find parking, scenic views, plan distance.

CT Trail Finder - State, town, land trust and other owned and managed trails.

Blue Blazed Hiking Trails - Foot travel only, managed by CT Forest & Park Association.

Trail Design, Building and Management 

Funding Information - DEEP's Recreational Trails Program and other funding sources.

Proposing a change on State Park & Forest land - Process for adding a new trail or re-routing or adopting management of an existing trail.

Connecticut Recreational Trails Plan - prepared by DEEP and the CT Recreational Trails Advisory Committee 

American Trails - Library of design, building and management information
 
Content last updated July 6, 2022