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 MoreRiverside Park/Heritage Way Park
Parking on Rt. 12: at Gazebo, Thompson Public Library or behind Drafters. Bike through a historic mill village, along the French River and pond. Easy 3.2 miles round-trip. Mostly paved,…
Read MoreWest Thompson Dam
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers property Learn and follow all of the rules, regulations and safety measures for hunting and trapping in CT & MA. Each State’s website has all…
Read MoreBull Hill Preserve – Wyndham Land Trust
Drive east for approximately one mile on Bull Hill Rd. from the intersection with Senexet Rd. in Woodstock. Drive though the green metal gate and park on the left. A…
Read MoreFabyan Canoe Launch
This segment is within the West Thompson Lake project boundaries of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This segment is about 5 miles long with moving water (but no rapids), flat water, extensive wildlife habitat, and no portages. It is an excellent three-hour outing for paddlers who are comfortable with moving water. Take-out: West Thompson Lake Boat Ramp.
Read MoreQuaddick State Park & Forest
A water-oriented park used by swimmers, fishermen, and boaters. Boating, field sports, freshwater fishing, ice skating, picnicking, swimming, hiking, letterboxing, youth group camping and hunting. Facilities include restrooms, picnic shelters and tables, changing houses and a boat launch.
Read MoreThompson Historical Society & Ellen Larned Memorial Building
The Ellen Larned Memorial Museum houses a permanent exhibit featuring panels with photographs and information on the ten villages of Thompson. New this year is a special Civil War exhibit featuring the men of Thompson who fought in the war. On display will be artifacts and the uniform worn by the union soldiers.
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