You pick up the old canal along your right with a promenade
The Canal Dock
Toggle navigation. Canal Line and the original Canal Dock shipping pier that was in
located at the Pier, with additional parking next to the
Monument after 0.7 miles. These two cities are connected purposefully — not only in the physical sense but … Ave parking lot where you'll find a map board, restrooms, Bike Station and water
Farmington Canal Heritage Trail is a mountain biking, road biking adventure located in or near Hartford County, CT. Farmington Canal Heritage Trail: Address, Phone Number, Farmington Canal Heritage Trail Reviews: 5/5 A couple of wide cement boardwalks
Pick up the old rail bed
State St along Grove St (use Wall St if coming from the north as these are
But for my money, this loop extension Farmington River Trail is your best bet for a nice day out on a bike in this area. Trailforks scans ridelogs to determine the last time a trail was ridden. End); From I-95 take exit 46. The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail is a mostly paved multi-use path that stretches roughly 40 miles between Suffield in the north and Southington in the south. Cross another
As the rail corridor bec… Cross Fair St and continue along
The trail veers off the
Williamsburg and the Mass
To start from New Haven (Southern End); You can access the trail from
The New Haven and Northampton Company replaced the canal with a railroad between New Haven and Plainville by 1847. The
Cross the road where the trail continues north passing by the Jarvis
officially begin from the CANAL
right (Bike Station) and more parking on your left. Here the trail detours through a small shopping plaza before returning to the
Check out; FCHT
Fast-loading. on Wharf Drive and follow alongside Long Wharf Park. Central Rail Trail; Williamsburg Branch travels northwest towards
Next you'll pass by
and Quarry Rd. rail trail. Ave at 4.4 miles. Online Maps. The Farmington River is a National Scenic Waterway enjoyed by fisherman, rafters, and whitewater paddlers.The bike trail along its banks compliments this national treasure. History; Volunteers; Board; Business Members; Annual Meeting; Maps & Trails . A map board and benches are located here. benches and maps. Northbound;
Head left on-road (sidewalk available) to Union St
The canal was 86 miles long, 4 feet deep and 36 feet
the Metro-North's State Street Station. You can head out to the end of the pier where you'll get good views of
and across Webster St where the trail parallels Canal St. and museum and parking lot. located here. Part
1.1K likes. bridge before Higgins Rd, then one last bridge before coming to the Cornwall Ave parking
Future plans call for continuing
Brook (look left to spot a separate bridge for the jogging path). Come to Long Wharf Drive and head left alongside Long Wharf Park. continuing the trail out to the Kimberly Ave Bridge (Route 122). Porto-Potty and map board located here. The parking lot is
The parking lot is
again as you travel underneath Sherman Ave. A good flowing trail network will have most trails flowing in a single direction according to their intension. Behind this is another old Lock 10?. Haven. Here the trail is more wooded as you travel between a
We help area towns fund trail construction, enhancements and ongoing maintenance. The paved trail continues north across Main St where
take you through the wetlands for Willow Brook. Northern Maps (Granby, East Granby, Farmington, Avon, Simsbury, Unionville, Collinsville, Burlington, Canton) Southern Maps (Hamden/Cheshire/New Haven) Pass through a short deep rock cut
Markers are painted along this section every 0.05 miles. State Street Station at 1.2 miles, where you'll find a map board of New
and head right on-road (sidewalk available). For more information visit; Metro
A
(West Suffield). 2 miles. The Farmington River Rail Trail is a paved spur trail off the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail North which follows the abandoned Central New England Railroad line from Farmington to Simsbury, where it loops back into the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail North. a commercial district before traveling through a tunnel under Skiff St,
Website. of the EAST COAST GREENWAY . Private Canal built in the early 19th century intended to be used as a trade route prior to the railroad. the "Spoke" where the Mass
the Massachusetts border. To start from the
Informational signs
road crossings. Continuing north just before Mt Sanford Rd on your left spot an informational
This brings
Across the street is IKEA. Pump Station and Bayview Park at 1 mile. For more information on the Heritage Trail click below. Trailforks scans ridelogs to determine which trails are ridden the most in the last 9 months. water, before S Brooksvale Rd. Ride along the road or the sidewalk for about a mile until you intersect Hopmeadow Rd in Simsbury. of the New Haven & Northampton RR along the Southwick
Just after you cross Burritt Street at 21.4 miles, a parking
below grade section. The trail then pulls away from the road and
Cross a bridge over the Quinnipiac River then travel
North Railroad . not sure if parking is available next to it? underneath Treadwell St followed by Mather St at 5.4 miles. Waterbury Connecticut River RR line crossed. Mergers and acquisitions created the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad, which operated until 1969 when it was consolidated into Penn Central. See; NH &
The trail then intersects at
This takes you through a beautiful section of Yale
wide. Northampton, Massachusetts. Picnic pavilion, water fountain
Continue up Grove St to Hillhouse Ave and head right. Zoomable. In Massachusetts the paved trail continues following the rail bed
the town has brick lined sidewalks, benches and lampposts. Continuing north [Continuing Mileage]
The New
It follows the path of the former Farmington Canal and
A map of the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail. Plainville. connect the CT Fastrak Trail
Long Wharf Pier/Park parking lot (Southern
The State Park Trail follows the path of the Farmington Canal which served the area from 1828 to 1847. Cross Sandbank Rd at 18.9 miles before passing by a large marsh. full of old brownstone buildings before you cross a pedestrian bridge over the
You cross over W Main St at 22.7 miles and enter a
a wooded corridor paralleling Shepard Brook. trail contains multiple road crossings marked by large brownstone pillars. harbor Bridge. Heading south from the Pier along the sidewalk and you'll come to the
Come enjoy rich history lessons and all the wonder that nature offers. Columbia Greenway Rail
Enjoy & research Hartford County, Connecticut with trail guides, topo maps, photos, reviews & GPS routes on Trails.com. The path is geneally flat and scenic as it winds along the river, with access points in several towns including Simsbury, Avon, Collinsville, Unionville, Plainville, and Southington. There was a paved trail called the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail that ran through several towns in Connecticut including my neighboring towns of Avon and Simsbury. PLAINVILLE DRAFT MAP for route through Plainville. the city. dot this section of trail. emergency phone behind the Southington Water Dept. To start from Southington (Northern End); From I-84 take exit 30. down the road on the left. The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail From Connecticut's shoreline to Westfield, Massachusetts. The trail is primarily used for walking, running, and nature trips and is best used from May until October. The paved trail winds
gap currently exists (as of June 2019) between the two sections in
Train Station (Contains a museum, water fountain, picnic tables and a
You cross into Southington and come to the Canal Street parking lot
Farmington Canal Heritage Trail Website. Cross another bridge before coming to the
Farmington Canal Heritage Trail mountain bike trail map. Mile Marker posts every 0.1
Length: Farmington Canal Heritage Trail; South; 23.3 miles completed. takes you over Canal Dock Rd to the paved Farmington Canal Heritage Trail
Memorial Boathouse, which was razed to make way for the I-95 Pearl
complete and contains on-road sections. large trail signs hang over the trail. Street. Mountain Biking Farmington Canal Heritage Trail Add a review #85 of 110 mountain bike trails in Connecticut #10926 in the world. The canal was never profitable and so
old rail bed again at 9.4 miles where it follows alongside Sherman Ave. Harborside Trail (Long Wharf Park & Nature Preserve); 1 mile. It is the same space that was the terminus of the Farmington
After exiting the preserve
The Southern Section runs from New Haven to
fountain at 16.8 miles. It also follows much of the route for the Farmington Canal (1828-1847), hence the name. farmington canal heritage trail There’s something special about the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail (FCHT) which extends from New Haven, Connecticut to Northampton, Massachusetts. Lane parking lot at 25.3 miles and the current end of the trail. Home; About Us . The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail is a 80-mile long corridor that stretches between New Haven in Southern Connecticut at Northhampton, Massachusetts. FARMINGTON
It is broken into four unique sections and offers wonderful historical opportunities as well as New England scenery. Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades. MAP . Brothers Bolt Company building (circa; 1854) that has been nicely
For the Canal Street parking lot; Travel south on
Farmington Canal Heritage Trail-This trail was built on the former New Haven and Northampton Railroad bed. ... Farmington Canal Heritage Trail Trail map . & Southampton before the paved trail continues north through
bring you out to the Sound School facility and Sea St. Future plans call for
This is the trail terminus. commercial/industrial corridor and Lake Whitney Open Space. We work tirelessly to "close the gaps" in the 85-mile Farmington Canal Heritage Trail, the 26-mile Farmington River Trail, and the designated CT East Coast Greenway system. Pass by another old RR abutment where the former Cheshire
Dock Boathouse. from steam ships or sailing ships onto barges to continue up the canal line. The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail is a paved multi-use trail that extends from New Haven to the Massachusetts border. The parking lot is just
The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail is a paved multi-use trail that extends from New Haven to
Milldale
gap currently exists (as of June 2019) between the two sections in
Travel underneath Sherman
After crossing Mt Sanford Rd you enter Cheshire. Cross Schoolhouse Rd at 19.7 miles followed by an old RR bridge over Tenmile
the Mill Street parking lot on your left at 24.1 miles. Haven & Northampton Canal Rail Trail, Mass
The intended direction a trail should be ridden. after 20.8 miles. 0.1 miles (unfortunately the trail is not uniformly marked through all the
However, you can continue along a stone-dust
08/11/2020 Gregg A. You'll next pass by the old Clark
In 1828, the Farmington Canal
5474441138 (part of way Farmington Canal Heritage Trail (569155049)) ... OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license. Union St (double wide sidewalk) past Union Street Dog Park. SOUTHERN SECTION: Last Updated; October 07, 2018. Central Rail Trail; Norwottuck Branch. the trail through the city along this below grade section. Note; Left over the bridge brings you to Brooksvale Recreation Park. Farmington Canal Heritage Trail Facts. at the Temple Street Tunnel after 0.1 miles. Plans are also in the works to
Keepers House at 11.5 miles. trail through the Long Wharf Nature Preserve. Boathouse was constructed from the remains of the old George Adee
available both directions and maps. You will cross Stratton Brook Rd and then pick up the trail again for about 3/4 of a mile where the trail ends as you intersect Bushy Hill Rd. DOCK BOATHOUSE , however, I'm
Lane and across several small stone bridge crossings. Add to or improve this map // Place this map … for I-84, then comes alongside Canal St before crossing and traveling
TRAIL . Southington/Plainville and the Northern Section is complete from
Marion Ave which turns into W Main St. As you enter the town turn left on Summer
Cross
lot at 16.1 miles. the New Haven Harbor & Terminal as well as the monument atop East
Bridge leads to the parking lot, restrooms
commercial area. Farmington Canal Heritage Trail: Northern Connecticut Section Easy. The Heritage Trail is a rail trail that extends from New Haven to Northampton, Ma., passing through the Farmington Valley. alongside Atwater St at 21.9 miles. Continuing straight will
past a cement plant. Cross an iron bridge over Eaton
Come to a map board and the Lazy
Rail trail, great for family riding. trail then travels underneath the "New Haven-Northampton RR Canal Line"
Cross Willow Brook, where the canal now contains
through this narrow park along the harbor which contains some benches, a few
Menu & Reservations Make Reservations . Length 50 - 75 miles (59 miles) Surfaces asphalt, gravel After
Farmington Canal Heritage Trail. FARMINGTON CANAL HERITAGE TRAIL;
The trail will
10.7 miles. Cross Shepard Ave, River Rd and Brooksvale Ave at 12 miles. find trail maps, reviews, photos & driving directions on traillink.com you to Water St at 0.8 miles. which travels underneath I-95. mostly complete in Connecticut. Goodrich St at 3.7 miles as you leave New Haven and enter Hamden. 23.3 miles you'll come to a bridge that crosses over the Quinnipiac River. Cargo would be transferred
towns) along with informational boards. crossing Hart St and Cutriss St after 24.7 miles. The paved pathway follows the Farmington Canal, once the longest in New England. Ave in
travels through dirt fields before crossing over Eight Mile River and
~ Home ~ About the Trail ~ Maps ~ Get Involved ~ Links Visit the Farmington Canal Heritage Greenway which covers approximately 84 miles from New Haven, CT to Northampton, MA. Hazel St at 3.2 miles where you'll find some old RR tracks along the side. Travel
Travel underneath Prospect St where you exit the
along Summer
Walk, run, bike or blade and enjoy a wonderful greenway. & Quinnipiack are sometimes berthed here. gap currently exists (as of June 2019) between the towns of Westfield
The Hamden section has Mile Markers painted on the trail every
Visitor Center at the Park. Haven & Northampton RR/Canal Line was born, changing ownership over the
jutting into it at 17.1 miles. Lock 14
Rock Park to the north. Note; The section of trail along the New Haven Harbor
Note; As of June 2019 a
Continuing the trail passes by a picnic area on your
The Farmington Canal State Park Trail in Cheshire and Hamden forms a portion of the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail which traverses Connecticut, north to south, from Suffield to New Haven. gap exists north from Southington through Plainville
Street Garage, to spot where the old rail trail traveled below grade through
Lots of nice murals painted along this section. River Rail Trail . Southbound; Come to Sargent Dr and head left. River watershed along your left before entering a residential area and
The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail is an 81.2-mile (130.7 km) multi-use rail trail located in Connecticut and Massachusetts.. Chapel St and cross the RR tracks to State St heading right (wide sidewalk). Difficulty: Easy. Yellow Mileage
Currently two sections are
39.1 km white paved path trail. followed by another bridge over Sanford St at 7.4 miles. Here several
Plainville/Farmington to the Massachusetts border. It starts in New Haven and continues into Massachusetts. over Connolly Pkwy at 6 miles. Haven & Northampton Canal Rail Trail . The ultimate Farmington Canal Heritage Trail map and Farmington River Trail map. get you over Bristol & W Center Streets before you cross Center St, where
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/connecticut/farmington-canal-heritage-trail River 20.2 miles. Again this urban section has multiple
The section of trail from Long Wharf to Temple Street in New Haven is not
third bridge over I-691. The trail continues north past parking areas
sign. main Lock 12 parking lot where you cross N Brooksvale Rd. 4.0 (2) ... Map Key Favorites Check-Ins. Porto-Potty's
Parking Lots (GPS) Northen Maps … lot will be on your right. not sure if parking is available next to it? and not much else. You then pass by the Railroad
The old RR tracks are still embedded in
along the paved Farmington Canal Heritage Trail you
This trail … Come to an intersection at 13 miles. Currently two sections are mostly complete in Connecticut. Built between 1824 and 1835 to get farm products to market on boats towed by horses and mules, it became obsolete in the railroad age. GIANT SP . Visitor Center at the Park. Most well preserved Lock. Trail map of the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail from Temple St. between Trumbull St. and Grove St. (New Haven) to CT–MA state line, 0.3 miles north of the intersection of Phelps Rd. Turn left
The trail travels underneath some on/off ramps
gap currently exists (as of June 2019) between the towns of Westfield
$2.50. Bonus map! 2 Reviews. One of America's most-scenic, rider-friendly rail trails. miles (not many left). Hosting is supported by UCL, Bytemark Hosting, and other partners. The trail continues right alongside
located along the trail. Pass by Scantlebury Park (Porto-Potty, Bike Station)
rail trail. the road here. Scrollable. Cross a bridge at 14.4 miles and you'll come to Lock
It follows the path of the former Farmington Canal and the New Haven & Northampton Railroad. Trail Details The 84 miles of the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail (FCHT) from New Haven to Northampton constitute one of the most picturesque and historic greenways in New England. Map board located here. Eastbound;
Just north of here you'll spot the Canal
Pass by
in New Britain to the FCHT in Plainville. cross-light over Long Wharf Drive. place from the early 19th century into the 1940s. Cross
The trail then veers off the old rail bed around
will be part of the future HARBORSIDE
the entrance for the Quinnipiac University York Hill Campus before coming
80.2 miles through 11 picturesque New England towns. The trail follows the Quinnipiac
There are three separate sections of paved trails within the many communities along the route within Connecticut. officially begin from the. alongside Route 15 and back up to the rail bed at 7 miles. The entire length of the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail stretches approximately 84 miles from Northampton, MA to New Haven, CT. this line. Approximately half of this corridor has developed paved trails. Farmington Canal Heritage Trail & Farmington River Trail. Turn left and cross Farms Village Rd/Rt 309. 2 trails on an interactive map of the trail network. After crossing Long Wharf Drive, another crosswalk
Sargent St, then Brewery St before traveling underneath Route 34. For more information See;
If you click on the individual stations, they have
St where you'll find parking on your right. Central Rail Trail; Norwottuck Branch which travels east towards Amherst. Buffer Stop before traveling underneath Route 14 and crossing an old RR bridge
Cross Court St and Grand Ave before coming to Grove/Olive St. Left across
Heading north from Long Wharf Pier; Follow the sidewalk to a
sign following an open industrial/residential corridor. trail where a side path takes you down to the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail at
Here the trail follows
There is an old railroad siding here, as well as benches. you'll find another map board. A second bridge takes you over W Johnson Ave followed by a
The paved trail ends at the Vietnam War Veteran Memorial
Pass by the Metro-North's
I'm
Easthampton and Northampton along the Manhan/New
Farmington Canal Heritage Trail Hopmeadow St & Winslow Pl Weatogue CT 06089. Cross Orange St and look right, just before the Grove
Canal Heritage Trail; Northern Section , as well as, the Farmington
Turn left on
Think of this as a heatmap, more rides = more kinetic energy = warmer colors. Farmington Canal Heritage Trail: Northern Connecticut Section Easy. Of course, the mere fact that its a 28-mile loop rather than a linear path makes it that much more attractive. Gap Closure Trail Study: Farmington Canal Heritage Trail Section - Draft Report Gap Closure Trail Study: Farmington Canal Heritage Trail Section - Draft Report (PDF, 13.0MB) Alignment C Map (PDF, 0.5MB) Attachment A: Public Involvement Summary (PDF, 32.8MB) Attachment B: Existing Conditions Assessment Report (PDF, 39.3MB) Long Wharf Pier parking lot; The Schooner's Freedom Amistad
Rail Trail &
Visitors Center parking lot and paved trail at Long Wharf Park. total drop in elevation along the canal. bridge over Route 322, then look to your left at 21.1 miles for the old red 1894
travel below grade past Yale buildings. A 911 Call System with cameras
Atwater St. To start from Hamden (Central);
Just before you cross
12 Park. Cross an old RR
Porto-Potty. GPS-enabled. Street parking lot at 18.4 miles. rail bed. This is where they plan on connecting into the
The 0.8 mile 'Cheshire Gap' was completed and officially opened on September 9, 2018. This urban section of
STATION and an
A
See; DRAFT
Note;
The northernmost section of the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail in Connecticut has miles of beautiful stretches. and map board. Pass by the old Lock
CANAL HERITAGE TRAIL . underneath the highway where you'll come to Atwater St. For the Summer Street parking lot; Continue east on
where you connect to the Farmington
Porto-Potty). across a former "Superfund Site". brings you to SLEEPING
Farmington Canal Heritage Trail is a 13.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Farmington, Connecticut that features a river and is rated as moderate. Westbound; Come to Marion Ave and head left
opened for excursion boats to take passengers from New Haven to as far as
bridge over Dixwell Ave, where a stone-dust jogging path follows the trail,
Pass by an old RR
Canal Heritage Trail; Northern Section, Manhan/New
old Farmington Canal parallels the trail. The trail is a 26 mile loop branching off from the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail which runs from New Haven across the State and into Massachusetts. Farmington Canal Trail Website. Come to Atwater St. The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail and the Farmington River Trail. Starting from the
Places to eat. and emerge at W Woods Rd at 10.4 miles. Farmington Canal Heritage Trail & Farmington River Trail. Northern Maps; Southern Maps; ... Google Map . Canal Heritage Trail; Northern Section . Trailforks scans users ridelogs to determine the most popular direction each trail is ridden. to the Sherman Ave parking lot at 9.7 miles. & Southampton, The trail will
Cross an iron arched bridge over Putnam
People suggested a few parking locations in the Avon/Simsbury area and I decided to try out the starting point located at … years until the Boston & Maine Railroad discontinued service along
Mobile-friendly. the New Haven & Northampton Railroad. See; Farmington
by 1848 railroad tracks were being laid along the old canal route. Trail Details. Welcome Farmington Canal State Park Trail Cheshire, Hamden. Learn More Start Mapping Two cross-walks will
The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail runs for over 50 miles through Connecticut & into Massachusetts. Order Online Tickets Tickets See Availability Directions {{::location.tagLine.value.text}} Sponsored Topics. to Jarvis St at 18.3 miles. Twenty-eight locks were built in Connecticut to accommodate a 292 foot
Note; Left the trail travels underneath Hillhouse Ave and ends
the trial is briefly paved out to the Blvd
Left the
Mill St at 24 miles, look right to spot some benches, a water fountain, BIKE
Construction is slated to begin in the Fall of 2018]. Note; Right (east) across Route 10 and along Mt Carmel Ave
located at the Pier, with additional parking next to the
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