Hop River State Park Trail (multi-town overview)
As the railroad that once connected Hartford to Manchester, Vernon, Bolton, Andover and Willimantic became abandoned, weedy growth took over from lack of use. And as with so many rail…
Read MoreHop River State Park Trail – (4) Hop River Rd. to Parker Bridge Rd.
This 1.4 mile section of the Hope River State Park Trail in Coventry and Andover is part of a former railroad line that winds 20.2 miles through the towns of Manchester,…
Read MoreHop River State Park Trail – (3) Kings Road to Hop River Road
This 2.5 mile section of the Hop River State Park Trail in Columbia and Coventry is part of a former railroad line that winds 20.2 miles through the towns of Manchester,…
Read MoreHop River Trail – (1) Columbia Ave. to Hop River Trailhead
This 0.5 mile section of trail is part of a former railroad line that winds 20.2 miles through the towns of Manchester, Vernon, Bolton, Coventry, Andover, and Columbia. Like a…
Read MoreWestville Lake
A 23-acre lake at this recreation area offers ice skating when safe for year-round enjoyment.
Read MoreWest Thompson Lake
Bass 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 MoreRed Cedar Lake – Mooween State Park
If you get tired of ice fishing or skating this 577-acre park was a former boys camp and you’ll find chimneys, stairs & other camp relics returning to nature, as…
Read MoreMorse Pond at Claire Birtz Wildlife Sanctuary/Opacum Land Trust
Park in small lot on road. Ice skating can be enjoyed on Morse Pond. No fee.
Read MoreVoluntown Elementary School
A hill adjacent to the school makes for fun sledding for smaller kids when school is cancelled or on winter weekends when no other events are taking place at the…
Read MoreAir Line State Park Trail (6-Thompson Rd. to Riverside Dr.)
This 0.7 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 level…
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