If you follow the "Bike Trail" signs, it seemingly ends in the back parking lot of an evergreen tree farm. Travel on CT 25 for 7.3 miles, then turn right onto Maple Dr. At the end of Maple Dr. in 0.4 mile, turn right onto Purdy Hill Road, and then take an immediate left into the park. That trail ends on Purdy Hill, and not Purdy Drive. Maybe next time if we don't have kids with us. North of Merritt Parkway, the shortest stretch of the Pequonnock River Trail—soon to be linked to the portion mentioned above—connects neighborhoods west of CT 25 with Twin Brooks Park in Trumbull. There is a little red filler pump outside which adds to the old charm. It's a 300 acre park with playing fields, a lake, rivers, and miles of hiking only trails with a concession stand, etc. Nice to have something like this close to our home in Fairfield County! Enjoy the wild blueberries growing at the trails end at the Newtown line, TrailLink is a free service provided by Rails-to-Trails conservancy, We're a non-profit all about helping you enjoy the outdoors, Bridgeport Transportation Center on Housatonic Ave./Water St. (Bridgeport) and Swamp Road, 0.1 mile south of Botsford Hill Road (Monroe-Newtown town line). ", "I rode this trail on Sunday. So glad to find this gem! We will most definitely return! Hilly in places but not too hard. I just took a ride on the trail from Monroe's Wolfe Park to Trumbulls Indian Ledge Park. Terrific trail. We had a lovely day out though. Turn right onto Maple Hill, go 0.17 miles and then turn left into Wolfe Park (there are yellow arrows on the road although they are fading). Note that traffic can be heavy on the latter two roads.) After a while the trail spits you out on Doc Silverstone Drive as it's now William E. Wolfe Park. Going North: From Tungsten park continue along Old Mine Road and cross 111 to get to the next trailhead. Clean and with beautiful spots. Parking is available at Spring Hill & Old Mine Parks as well as the southern trailhead at Tait St. There is a bathroom to the left up on the hill if you need one. I say mostly, because there is a small section that has yet to be improved at the end. Again we stray off the ROW but come to the nicely preserved 1850 Stepney Station. My error. Travel on CT 25 for 8.8 miles, and then take a slight right onto Brook St. Next, turn right onto Pepper St., and travel 2.2 miles. The trail is all unpaved and it is a little rough in a couple spots. Whatever was supposed to be built there wasn't and instead leads to LL Evergreen's building behind the nursery. near Whitney Avenue. Box 174 Georgetown, CT 06829 Beth J. Merrill, Executive Director (203) 807.5072 bmerrill@nrvt-trail.com It's a very wide trail, easy to ride and family friendly. It appears that there are some sort of signal devices about to be unveiled for the treacherous 5 lane crossing of Rt111 north of Old Mine Park. I like a little challenge, so this was one of my favorite parts of the ride. Check or FAQs for more common login questions. Its right-of-way is lined with thick pine trees along most of the route, and during late spring, summer, and early fall, cover is also provided by other forms of foliage. However, facing Tait Road and the lot, there is no official trailhead designating it as a railtrail.Now you're in Trumbull Center and there are restaurants, gas stations, coffeeshops and a supermarket. MORE INFO>> JOIN the LIST. Great trail from start to finish. A very pleasant ride through interesting terrain. perfect for hiking and for a very quiet biking. The new portion heading under the Merritt Parkway entrances (via tunnels) are installed and old train bridge over Rt 15 is now open and it's complete. On the west side of the river is a rail trail. The trail continues over a bridge onto a wide gravel paved trail. Children can easily ride this trail on bikes with ease. You'll see on the right, past some loose rubble, where the formal Trumbull section begins. Though it's paved, it has a couple of steep sections. Then it was a quick ride back to the car on Pepper St. All in all, a really great ride. Then take your first left onto Maple Dr. South. I would suggest stopping at Pepper Street as a portion of the trail between Pepper Street and Swamp Road is not really a trail. This segment ends on Maple Drive in Monroe, shortly after the low-stress crossing of Victoria Drive. It sure beat riding with the heavy traffic on Rt 25. What I don't get is why there's no crossing solution that utilizes the existing Pequonnock River bridge, much in the way the trail does to traverse Rt 25 south of Old Mine Park. off Church Hill Rd. Largely forested and thus spectacular during autumn, this segment of the trail runs more than 4 miles through the popular park and beyond to the Newtown border. We rode the trail between Wolf Park in Monroe and the north end of the unimproved trail in Newtown.The Monroe portion is wide and well groomed. Pequonnock River Valley, Trumbull, CT. 179 likes. The only major issue is the Rt. Every bus can carry up to two bikes. It's a little bumpy in this area from tree roots and still existing railway tracks, but once you cross into Monroe it's basically a smooth ride all the way to the end of the trail in Trumbull. Who knows where the railbed goes from here as the river empties into a large lake. It is owned by the ConnecticutInstitute for Communities Inc., a nonprofit agency working with Newtown toreturn it to use. Rt. Really nice quiet trail. ", "I plan to officially ride this trail next week but thought I'd add some information I found today from a mountain biking book for Connecticut.The trail may officially be 4.5 miles on this site, but it does continue many miles south. Go down the road and there's lovely river on the side (Pequonnock) and fishing as well as historical markers. All said and done, the ride was good. He said as i put in my previous post it will connect to Old Mine Park (officially) and through the Pequonnock Park and end at Tait Road for Phase II. In the late 1800s, there were over 1000 miles of track crossing the Nutmeg state. The next section of the Pequonnock River Trail begins on Tait Road in Trumbull. Difficult. If you make a right, there's a wooden fence and if you hop over it, it ends 500 ft down and there's a small drop. You’ll veer through a residential cul-de-sac then turn left and follow Pepper Street 0.25 mile before rejoining the trail. After reaching Wolfe Park, I went looking for the Trumbull section which was supposed to be about 2 miles down Route 25, according to Google Maps. Very beautiful view of Pequonnnock River along trail. Complete Construction Inc. will be clearing the area so as to construct the 10’ wide path along with footbridge, boardwalk, and railing. At the end of this trail, you can continue the Monroe section, which I didn't because I was walking. But I was able to cross them without trouble. Where the trail joins roadways, trail markings were very poor. Add Your Trails. Submit one here. The trail is beautiful and very quite. It is suggested that other resources be consulted, such as the US Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management or other counties, cities or landowner offices or websites. There were exposed rocks in many spots and some tree roots as well; perhaps that’s why the surface stays dry. At the other end, you will climb to the right and straight up. you'll see the new route), although there is no indication as to what to do once you reach the Swiss Army lot. I took a novice rider (hadn't been on a bike in years) and she had to walk it up, but most people shouldn't have a problem. Take a right and continue 0.7 miles until the end of the road. Many people were riding, walking dogs or jogging. I walked the trail, but there were plenty of bikers,even though it was hard packed dirt. That trail is maybe 2 miles long...picturesque...but not what I was looking for. Cross the tracks to continue on one of two parallel, informal, and narrow footpaths that lead north to Swamp Road in Newtown. We are not on the original Right of Way at this point but cross a bridge over the West Branch of the Pequannock River which appears original. This crossing needs to be addressed before someone is killed. I presume it does go through the property much like the industrial plant and tracks at the end of the Farmington Valley Trail in Cheshire at the northern terminus.Anyway, as per the book, it connects to old double tracks in Old Mine Park in Trumbull, an old 1800s tungsten mine and ends abruptly at route 25 but does continue under a bridge and continues to connect to Pequonnock State Forest on a trail known as West Tr. (It would pay to bring a pen and paper and write down the detours to take as they are only placed at the beginning and the very end at Tait Road in Trumbull).Make a right out of the park and left on Maple Avenue. Not good. You can follow the trail through some neighborhoods and then it disappears but I believe it crosses the road to the right and goes through Unity Park. MTB Project is built by riders like you. Visiting trail users gravitate to the park, which centers on Great Hollow Lake’s attractive sand beach and swimming area and offers restrooms and picnic tables. I only got off the bike once to cross the pair of tracks at the south end of the wye. To continue on the final—and oldest—trail segment, follow Maple Drive north to Purdy Hill Road. We started at Tait road entrance around 4:30 pm. A short detour onto Pepper St and then Grant St, which is a dead end, was easy to navigate. Continuing northwest, the trail passes through Old Mine Park, paralleling the park entry road. A pretty trail with just enough hills to keep it interesting. Become a member and wear your FREE T-Shirt with pride. The Pequonnock River is a 16.7-mile-long (26.9 km) waterway in eastern Fairfield County, Connecticut.Its watershed is located in five communities, with the majority of it located within Monroe, Trumbull, and Bridgeport.The river has a penchant for flooding, particularly in spring since the removal of a retention dam in Trumbull in the 1950s. There is an East Tr. The 2nd jersey barrier is there and beyond is the nursery. There was a space available in the six car parking lot (free parking) when I arrived early afternoon, but I noticed it was filled with cars, and many after work walkers/bikers parked along the street, by the time I retuned. I've also posted a picture of one of the bridges, as the trail goes under Route 25. I just followed the entrance road out of the park, as it is not clear if there is a separate hiking trail that crosses this park. I have to say, this is one of my favorite trails because it follows the Pequonock River for quite a way. Crossing 111 was a bit nerve-wracking, but there is a signal there you can push a button for which will turn on flashing yellow lights to warn drivers to slow. Plans are underway to build a path through the property that avoids the parking lot and you can see the construction in progress. The trail continues on thru Old Mine Park to Indian Ledge Park. This section is a little more rugged and narrow. No rocks, no tree roots, no mud, no gravel, no dips, no bumps; just the smoothest ride you could imagine.In addition to its perfect trail surface, expect to find adequate trail user parking facilities at several locations along the route. You come out at a school bus depot before crossing a road. Help defend and expand trails nationwide. There's a large parking area at the intersection of Pepper St & Cutler Farm Rd. The "trail" is very narrow and overgrown ( I rode through this area with my arms pressed to my sides and still could not avoid the trees/leaves brushing against me). After another 0.25 mile, you’ll reach the trail’s official end in the woods on the Newtown town line, where overgrown but still in place railroad tracks serve as a final reminder of the rich railroading history of the trail you just traveled. I've been biking the Trumbull section of this trail for a little over a month now, and set out yesterday to find the Monroe section. Additional Links. Friends of the NRVT, Inc. P.O. Directly across the road is the entrance to the next connector of the trail, Old Mine Park which is on Old Mine Road.Please read the next section of this review on this page, under Trumbull, Old Mine Park Trail. The state forest lands are contiguous to several other municipal properties, allowing for many different loops and for different skill levels. Pequonnock River Valley Park / Rails to Trails Miles of hiking trails in a deep valley along a scenic river that was once a water company reservoir. (Note that generic bike route signage is your only indicator that you’ll pick up the trail again after the detour.) The detour is well marked. It's mostly packed dirt surface and very beautiful running through the woods. Don't forget, don't turn on Tait's Mill Road, turn on Tait Road. There were more people on this section of the trail, but it wasn't crowded. This weekend I rode the Monroe trail south from Great Hollow Lake (Purdy Hill Rd.) My dog and I enjoyed every bit of it. Wide and flat easy walk. I rediscovered this trail earlier this spring. If you want a simple stroll, flat bike ride and maybe get your feet wet, this place is great. That's private property. The first is about 3.3 miles from the southerly trail head, in Tungsten Mine Park. We rode this trail on 6/16/19 North from the Tait Road parking lot to its end in Newtown and back, approximately 20 miles total. The street crossings all have warning signs and painted crosswalks, and the on-street route is clearly marked.Great Hollow Lake provides a nice backdrop at the trail’s southern end, and beautiful foliage can be found almost anywhere on the route.This is a great trail; well worth a drive from afar to experience at least once, if not twice or more. Housatonic Railway Trail: Monroe to Newtown, Connecticut Audubon Society Country Lane Trail, Magenta Trail to Flirt Hill to Blue Trail Loop, Blue and White Trail to Pop Mountain to Red Trail Loop, Great Hollow Lake from Cutler's Farm Road, Pequonnock Valley Greenway Rails to Trails. The most I've even seen is maybe 20 on a Sunday. The line of sight is completely obscured by vegetation and the small sign in the middle of the Street??? Just ahead is a condo complex that the railbed once traversed. North of the park, the trail passes under CT 8 and Old Town Road and crosses the Pequonnock River. Work has begun to connect the Bridgeport section of the trail which ends at the north end of Quarry Road, over the Merrit Parkway to Rocky Hill Road in Trumbull. DON'T! Walking path does NOT meet up with the trail even though the map looks like it does. 4.25 miles + 3 miles = 7.25 miles. The trail name is now the Pequonnock River Trail. There is a 0.6 mile detour on Grant Rd. The trail actually begins in Newtown from it's northern most tip. Today I rode north from the Tait Road Parking area; many spaces and at least one handicapped spot. Turn right and go a short distance; the route continues on the left via the entrance to William E. Wolfe Park. Will definitely be back. So take the left and it will take you through the woods and end at a road. There is a small access road that travels alongside Conrail and ends at a concrete paved clearing where grass grows through the cracks and there are 2 abandoned tractor trailers. Get a FREE Rail Trails Guidebook when you become a Member with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. Batchelder is an abandoned aluminum smelting plant on 31 areas near the town's Monroe border. There was parking on the street near the start of the trail on Crown Rd. If you plan on doing the full 20 miles and are not an accomplished biker, I also recommend eating a good meal at least an hour before you go and/or bring a protein bar or some trail mix to eat while there, as you will work up an appetite! Due to its lack of scenery and short length, this portion is often omitted from Pequonnock River Trail itineraries, though it is well used and appreciated by Bridgeport residents reaching bus and train lines by foot. The property was stuck in bankruptcy court for nearly 20 years. Take a look as you walk/run/bike the trail and notice the wildflowers. I appreciated the comments under the heading "My Favorite Trail" which were very helpful in my own trip between the Trumbull and Monroe trail. Photos, Events, Links to Maps, etc. Second, at the end of Purdy Hill turn right at Benedicts Nursery onto Maple Drive, not Maple Hill (Hill and Drive were reversed). "I've written a few times about how the trail starts near Route 25, off Botsford Hill Road and how there's an unofficial trailhead near Wickes Lumber off Swamp Road. Though it sounds complicated, it was a fairly easy route to follow to get to the Trumbull section. Nice views of the river throughout most of the trail. Although more of the trail is dirt road as opposed to asphalt, I still found it very appropriate for road bikes. Labor Day weekend, 2018
I had a hard time finding the entrance at Swamp Road, it is only marked “No authorized vehicles” and, more ominously, “Police are monitoring illegal activities.” My 7-yr-old son was alarmed and frightened by the signs and the broken down structures, rusty dumped machines and the lack of a path about 500 feet in. I would go the opposite way as Linda and I always prefer to glide back to the car. If you're interested in the Monroe section, I'm going to post a review there also. Hard if you’re a beginner. There are only a couple of hills on the trail that the kids cannot ride up. Again, another great find. These are hidden throughout the trail system, some more easily found than others. The rest is pretty flat and rideable, since everything is either paved or hard packed. ", "What sets this trail apart from most unpaved trails is its dry, level, flat, and well maintained trail surface. They don't know how many miles it will be, but it will at least double it. 11 Scenic Rail Trails In Connecticut That Are Downright Picture Perfect Railroads were once the most popular way to transport goods and travelers around the state of Connecticut. Nice, smooth, easy ride even for the youngest of riders. After riding to the end of the Park road, I turned west on Purdy Hill Rd and then south on Maple Dr. Just before the sharp turn to the right, I spotted some signs that stated "Bike Trail" Following these signs took me to Victoria Dr. It's wide and mostly flat, with a small windy section that is paved and includes a few wooden bridges. High . The ride South to Wolfe Park was pleasant and peaceful. It's a huge parking area. When getting off onto Route 34, bear right instead on Berkshire Road which becomes Toddy Hill Road which also becomes Botsford Hill Road. The trail on this side of the Pequonock River is "single track", full of roots, mossy rocks and a few very small stream crossings, unlike the flat wide rail trail on the west side of the river. To get there, it's about 3.5 miles off of Route 84, Exit 11. The first 2 miles starting at Tait Road is smooth hard-pack and wide enough for several users at the same time. If you make right, there's the railbed ending at a field and a fence. Other than that it's a very nice easy ride and it's not very busy either. Construction was recently completed to continue the trail north via tunnels under Merritt Parkway’s on- and off-ramps, as well as reuse of a former railroad bridge still standing over the highway. I guess it would be wise to go on the road to the right and back into the lot's lot to access the trail. At the 4-mile mark, you’ll cross Pepper Street for the last time. As noted, there are several points where you have to cross a road or ride on-road for a short section to get to the next part of the trail, so if you're riding with kids please be aware of this. I'm used to a little more rugged riding, but I enjoyed this trail, especially when coupled with the Monroe leg. On average it takes 45 minutes to complete this trail. I was looking for the Trumbull rail trail but mistakenly clicked parking icon for Quarry road. Instead it’s a broad overgrown cement yard - too broad to find the narrow throughway to continue south. #43 is a house on the right and the access is across the street near the Wickes Lumber Plant. This trail follows the little Pequonock River and is very pleasant without difficult terain. Ride through this park and you'll come to Monroe Turnpike. Make a left on Swamp Road. Pequonnock River Trail Final Alignment Map. Path was leafy but dry and good with great views. Walk your bikes under the Route 25 overpasses where a lot of great graffiti resides. Starting at the Tait Road trail head, the trail is a mild incline for most of the way until Whitney Avenue. From here, the trail finally widens to a larger trail with an open area and ends at the Route 25 expressway entrances. The Pequonnock River Trail is a great place to hike, walk, jog or bike. The trail begins one block north. The Trail user assumes the entire responsibility and risk as to the use of any or all information presented on the map. You continue a beautiful hard pack gravel then paved trail along the river passing alongside Swiss Army / Victorinox headquarters. The town is owed about $1.5 million in back taxes it will likely never see. I first found it by following the directions here, and rode along Route 25 (Main Street) for a bit, then turned off onto Purdy Hill Road and found Wolfe Park. This section is beautiful. It was over in 30 minutes. Pequonnock River Valley State Park mountain bike trail map. Take the first exit (Exit 2) for Golden Hill St., and continue on that road until it ends at Water St. in 0.3 mile. Pequonnock River Valley Trail Maps - Trumbull, CT . The yellow arrows showing the route are still very visible, but the crosswalks now have large signs attached to large orange construction bollards.In the woods along the trail, attached to the trees are these little mailboxes with trail maps. This area is known as Parlor Rock, and apparently there was some sort of amusement park there way way back but i couldn't conceive how or where. "from www.trumbull-ct. gov RAILS TO TRAILS PROJECT UNDERWAY The long awaited pedestrian/bike trail will begin with clearing of the trail on Thursday, August 23, 2007. The trail starts out pretty typical, crushed stone and ballast, wide and level. Whitney Ave. Bridge crossing On right just before you Great trail with great views. There are also ponds in a couple of spots. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The trail section between the end of Manor Drive and Twin Brooks park has just been paved. Here you should find all the maps you will need for an informative and enjoyable time at Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Even if they do the restrictions, in other towns you can buy a pass or the restrictions end on Labor Day! Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. When that gets settled, the work will get underway in Phase II. The bonus is this is now extended to Route 25 expressway and goes all the way to the guardrail, turning right. Pequonnock Valley Greenway Rails to Trails is a 8.4 kilometer moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Trumbull, Connecticut that features a river and is good for all skill levels. It is estimated that cleanup of the entire site would cost roughly $1.5 million, not including removal of the abandoned building. Looking forward to doing the Monroe section soon. Guess I was looking for a little more scenery and nature. I would not attempt it on a weekday and it was scary even on Sunday with a 9 year old on his bike and a 4 year old on mine. Go over a wooden bridge and it's woods from here. I also found where the trail picks up again, after exiting Old Mine Park and crossing Route 111 (Main St.). Indeed, the names you will see along the route or in other sources—such as Housatonic Railway Rails to Trails or Monroe Housatonic Railbed Trail—reflect this railroad heritage. Previous Next. It connects to the parking lot and goes parallel to 127.Just down the road on the right at 119 White Plains Road (127) is a pumping station with a fence blocking access, but you just go around it and this access road still follows the river and goes under Route 15 eventually becoming Beardsley Park in Northern Bridgeport where there are playing fields, lakes, streams, a zoo, etc. The second is in Wolfe Park (in the building down the hill from the trailhead, by the swimming area). The busy crossing problem has been fixed with an underpass. Just past them, the trail ends at a locked fence as it intersects with Conrail. I love to walk the trail and have since 1971, the cross over on Whitney Ave in Trumbull is Terrifying, The cars cannot see any one passing the road way until they are in the roadway. I have seen people run right across the road with out even slowing down prior to or while crossing Whitney Ave. This section is an accident waiting to happen. Traffic was very considerate and stopped by us at all crosswalks. Unfortunately our ride on this trail was cut short due to the weather, combined with having to ride on the road. Just be careful as there are steep drop offs on one side. Forecast by www.worldweatheronline.com. Once you get back on the trail, it is very wooded and deserted, much less people use this portion of the trail, especially the end of it. My husband and I tried this for the first time. Bring your own refreshments to enjoy at our rail-side picnic area, then ride back to the top of the hill in one of the Museum's historic trains. ... Connect with the Bus . The park is small, pretty, but only residents can park there. When the property clears federal Bankruptcy Court, which could happen this month, the federal Housing and Urban Development agency will give the town$134,000 to begin remediation. 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