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Really nice quiet trail. The trail ends at Pepper Street and there is no signage telling you where to go. From Bridgeport north to that point is nice but more road noise and you need to cut through some neighbourhoods to connect up w the other parts of the trail. Continuing northwest, the trail passes through Old Mine Park, paralleling the park entry road. Watch out for the section that crosses the highway after Old Mine Park. Additional parking can be found at Beardsley Zoo (off Noble Ave. in Bridgeport), Twin Brooks Park (Trumbull), and William E. Wolfe Park (Monroe). The Trails run from Bridgeport to Newtown, utilizing grants from the State to develop the trails as part of a national program to utilize historic railroad beds as walkways and bicycle paths. Every once in a while there are small rapids. It's very beautiful. 4.25 miles + 3 miles = 7.25 miles. 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. Just past them, the trail ends at a locked fence as it intersects with Conrail. Pequonnock River Valley, Trumbull, CT. 230 likes. MTB Project is built by riders like you. Just after on your left you will see a paved trail perpendicular to the road in front of that new condo complex. The busy crossing problem has been fixed with an underpass. It is a very pleasant ride. Then take your first left onto Maple Dr. South. There are several access points and places to park throughout the length of the Pequonnock River Trail. Nonmotorized boating is permitted on the 16-acre lake, and a paved pedestrian-only walking path circles its shoreline. copy here. That is total nonsense! There is an East Tr. Plan how to get where you're going, with a Sun Valley Resort guide, area maps, and maps of summer trails, winter trails and Nordic trails, all for download. You come out at a school bus depot before crossing a road. And it's closed at both ends. They include: Jack-in-the-Pulpit, trillium (just about done blooming), garlic mustard, celadine, violets, False Solomon's Seal, Small Solomon's Seal, Canadian Mayflower, wild geranium, and some type of honeysuckle. The flatest/easiest portions of the trail are the beginning btwn Tait Rd & Whitney Ave, and then the few miles through Wolfe Park. At the end of this trail, you can continue the Monroe section, which I didn't because I was walking. Become a member and wear your FREE T-Shirt with pride. A little further down, the trail actually crosses two tracks side by side. The trail’s elevation above mean sea level at Whitney Avenue is higher than at Tait road; expect an uphill climb working your way from south to north.On-street parking is available along Tait Road and there is a dedicated trail user parking lot at Whitney Avenue. This is the trail that runs around the side of the condos like a sidewalk and connects to the newly paved trail section from last year that ends at Route 25 before crossing to Old Mine Park. FIrst, after one passes the Victorinox factory (Swiss Army Knife people), cross the street, take a left over the bridge and the trail resumes on the right. Beyond that the trail is paved and continues about another 1 1/2 miles. Look both ways traffic does not stop. But we found those sections fairly easy to navigate, even though the signage isn't as good as it could be. When the trail splits, keep right to follow the rail trail (well marked). Additional Links. Cross the tracks to continue on one of two parallel, informal, and narrow footpaths that lead north to Swamp Road in Newtown. INTERACTIVE MAP . It's a very wide trail, easy to ride and family friendly. Blue, along the Pequonnock River; White, down the center of the valley; Yellow, about half way up the ridge; and Red, along the upper ridge with the most serious climbs. Rapids and distinctive rock outcrops add interest. 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. Get a FREE Rail Trails Guidebook when you become a Member with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. I started at the entrance of Beardsley Park and ended at Swamp Road in Botsford. Take a look as you walk/run/bike the trail and notice the wildflowers. Map Key Favorites Check-Ins. MORE INFO>> JOIN the LIST. You cannot go forward as it's someone's house and business but be sure to look on the pavement for YELLOW ARROWS as they mark the correct route to go and they are very helpful. 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. Maps created by Rich Coffey based on extensive GPS tracking by Mark Lurie. The Housatonic Railroad Trail is a paved bike and pedestrian trail which is the defining feature of an ambitious civic plan called The Pequonnock Valley Greenway. 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. A short detour onto Pepper St and then Grant St, which is a dead end, was easy to navigate. The ride South to Wolfe Park was pleasant and peaceful. However, parents with young children should be cautious of the steep downward embankment along the trail’s eastern edge. Join TrailLink (a non-profit) to view more than 30,000 miles of trail maps and more! The maps listed below are fairly complete and should provide a good visual overview of the extensive network of trails available in the park. The trail starts at the end after the road ends, then lots of woods which provide a cool respite. Note that traffic can be heavy on the latter two roads.) This weekend I rode the Monroe trail south from Great Hollow Lake (Purdy Hill Rd.) To reach the trailhead from US95, use Exit #27 for SR15/Trumbull/SR8. To get there, it's about 3.5 miles off of Route 84, Exit 11. Map Key Favorites Check-Ins. The trail name is now the Pequonnock River Trail. Maps created by Rich Coffey based on extensive GPS tracking by Mark Lurie. The most notable remnant is a stone-arch bridge included on Connecticut’s State Register of Historic Places. Instead it’s a broad overgrown cement yard - too broad to find the narrow throughway to continue south. View amenities, descriptions, reviews, photos, itineraries, and directions on TrailLink. The property was stuck in bankruptcy court for nearly 20 years. Peaceful forest setting with a nice brook in a few spots. Between the two sections, Trumbull and Monroe, I logged almost 25 miles round trip. The river valley is now preserved as open space with an extensive trail system and a series of interconnected parks. There is a bathroom to the left up on the hill if you need one. The trail now leads you left to Rt. Turn right and go a short distance; the route continues on the left via the entrance to William E. Wolfe Park. It starts at the border of Newtown and Monroe to the north near Hattertown Road and ends just north of Old Mine Park because of an industrial park in between. This crossing needs to be addressed before someone is killed. The detour is well marked. It is a very short ride on the road until you see the entrance again after the Old Stepny Station on the left hand side where maple curves sharply to the right. The section near Tait Road had a number of walkers and families with kids; as we got further north it was much less crowded. The river is pretty and the sounds of running water, coupled with rock outcrops and wooden bridges made for a nice walk. Again we stray off the ROW but come to the nicely preserved 1850 Stepney Station. Almost constantly shaded by trees, very removed from highway traffic, felt like I was in the deep woods at many points. If you bear left after this structure, you'll cross a bridge over the river to a parking lot. Scroll Zoom . It is owned by the ConnecticutInstitute for Communities Inc., a nonprofit agency working with Newtown toreturn it to use. He said it's possible to follow through to Bridgeport. 20/21 … to Trumbull Center. Common sense says go rightand you will see the markers and then a right on Grant Street. Also, crossing Route 111, is a bit dangerous. We've been on this trail a couple of times with our sons (4 and 6), and it is just fantastic. Miles of hiking trails in a deep valley along a scenic river that was once a water company reservoir. After 3.3 miles, keep left to stay on CT 25. There is a blinking light you can press to encourage traffic to stop, but just because the first lane stops, doesn't mean the remaining three lanes will. Looking forward to doing the Monroe section soon. I found that the construction signs were still up, but the half mile section to Old Mine Park has been completed. This work will take place beginning at Whitney Avenue and continue north to the Monroe/Trumbull town line. THANKS ALOT TRUMBULL! From here, the trail finally widens to a larger trail with an open area and ends at the Route 25 expressway entrances. Quiet and peaceful with the sound of the river as your traveling companion. That was there last year as well and the construction site has not built anything, but the trucks keep moving around. Here is the relevant text:as well as plans for the former Charles Batchelder Co. in Newtown. Pequonnock River Valley State Park and Indian Ledge Park are located in the town of Trumbull, CT. That was the highlight of the trip for us. Pequonnock River Valley State Park / Trumbull is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Trumbull, Connecticut. It's paved with asphalt and includes two new wooden bridges. If you follow the "Bike Trail" signs, it seemingly ends in the back parking lot of an evergreen tree farm. Will definitely be back. I like a little challenge, so this was one of my favorite parts of the ride. 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. For instance, "Sideshow" and "Flaky Cave" are directly on the main rail trail. Also, in the late 1970's when railtrail legislation was going on in D.C., this trail was supposed to go up to Wilton and even to Danbury where that connection brought the railroad up north to Massachusetts. And if needed, you can stop in the center of the road between traffic directions. The trail is primarily used for hiking and running. Then it was a quick ride back to the car on Pepper St. All in all, a really great ride. An unfortunate barrier that I plan to talk to the Monroe Parks and Rec, is the construction site just after the Great Hollow Lake site where a jersey barrier tells you the bike trail is closed due to construction. I highly recommend this trail. To continue on the final—and oldest—trail segment, follow Maple Drive north to Purdy Hill Road. ... Connect with the Bus . 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. Only experienced three spots (of 14 miles) where the packed dirt was pretty loose like sand. The best thing about Pequonnock River Valley is the way in which it gives its explorers a chance to deviate into something new. Rugged Scenic Spots and Historical Ruins are indicated. 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. Plans are underway to build a path through the property that avoids the parking lot and you can see the construction in progress. Pequonnock River Trail Final Alignment Map. That too has mostly been improved, with a couple of bridges also. On the east side there is a variety of trails, most of which are quite technical. We start at Tait Road, and have worked our way to going 10 miles up to the Newtown line, which is a 20 mile bike ride since you have to get back to your car at Tait Road! When the trail turns on street near those condos and turns on street as it meets up with Great Hollow Lake, the crosswalks are much better. River on the left, lots of trails to bike and go to the river's edge which is very clean and stocked with fish. At the trail’s southern end in Bridgeport, parking is available at a series of parking garages (payment required) along Housatonic Ave. (Water St.) near the Bridgeport Transportation Center. 111 crossing is a 4 lane road with heavy traffic but Trumbull is installing a New traffic signal for bicycle crossing to Old Mine Park. Currently, Newtown (above Monroe) has not developed portions of the trail).According to the Greater Bridgeport Regional Planning Agency, the trail is supposed to end in downtown Bridgeport and connect with the Bridgeport Transportation Center making it a grand total of 18.54 miles when completed. I have seen people run right across the road with out even slowing down prior to or while crossing Whitney Ave. #43 is a house on the right and the access is across the street near the Wickes Lumber Plant. Hilly in places but not too hard. My husband, daughter and myself try to get there at least 1-2x's per week. The trail starts out pretty typical, crushed stone and ballast, wide and level. The White is considered the main trail, Yellow and Red and up on the ridges and the Blue is along the Pequonnock River. The surface is generally compact enough even for wheelchair use here. When that gets settled, the work will get underway in Phase II. 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