Air Line State Park Trail (3-Sand Dam Rd. to Lowell Davis Rd.)
This 2.3 mile long rail trail segment is great for hiking, biking, pets on a leash, horseback riding and cross country skiing. This part of the Air Line Trail is…
Read MoreAir Line State Park Trail – (2 – East Thompson Rd. to Sand Dam Rd.)
This 0.6 mile long rail trail segment is great for hiking, biking, pets on a leash, horseback riding and cross country skiing. The Air Line Trail in this area is…
Read MoreAir Line State Park Trail – (1 – East Thompson Rd. north to MA State Line)
This 0.6 mile long rail trail segment is great for hiking, biking, pets on a leash, horseback riding and cross country skiing. This segment of the Air Line Trail is packed…
Read MoreWest Thompson Lake
Pleasing views from the dam offer sightseers and photographers a panoramic view of the area. Explore the biodiversity of nature on the lake and trails. Fishermen love this 200-acre lake created by impounding the Quinebaug River. The seasonal campground offers some sites with water and electricity. The 18-hole disc golf course is very popular. Hiking trails, boating, canoeing, restrooms with showers, and group picnic shelters are included in the amenities. Interpretive programs. Snowmobile use is permitted in winter.
Read MoreOld Furnace State Park/Ross Pond State Forest
Intermediate and up. Locals will tell you miles count as double at Old Furnace. Plenty of climbing and tech to get a good workout. Great views as well. About 10…
Read MoreN. Grosvenordale River Walk/Park
Parking on Rt. 12: at Gazebo, Thompson Public Library or behind Knights of Columbus Hall. Bike through a historic mill village, along the French River and pond. Easy 3.2 miles…
Read MoreNathan Hale State Forest
Creaser Park Nature Trail features a 2 miles round trip hike, easy to moderate, limited handicapped access to pond. Trail leads across meadow, along the Skunkamug River, around pond, through varied forest terrain, has over 40 species of birds; retrace your steps to parking lot.
Read MoreMooween State Park
The name Mooween” means brown bear in Algonquin. Several points of interest on the trails include the remains of the former boys camp and the foundation and chimney stack of the 300-year old Granny Austin Tavern. Boating, fishing, and hiking.”
Read MoreMashamoquet Brook State Park/Wolf Den
Limited mileage, easy cart roads and some older single track.
Read MoreAir Line State Park Trail (34-Leonard Bridge Road to Lebanon Road)
This 2.1 mile long rail trail segment is great for hiking, biking, pets on a leash, horseback riding and cross country skiing. The Last Green Valley has assessed this trail…
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