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Hop River State Park Trail | |
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Length | 20.8 miles (33.5 km) |
Location | Eastern Connecticut |
Designation | Connecticut state park |
Trailheads | Manchester (41°48′02″N 72°30′28″W / 41.80054°N 72.50766°W) Windham (41°42′48″N 72°14′18″W / 41.71345°N 72.23820°W) |
Use | Hiking, biking, horseback riding |
Sights | Hop River |
Maintained by | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
Website | Hop River State Park Trail |
Hop River State Park Trail is a Connecticut rail trail that winds for 20.8 miles (33.5 km) eastward from Colonial Drive in the town of Manchester to the Air Line State Park Trail S. in the town of Windham. The trail parallels the Hop River for much of its length. It is owned and operated by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, with upgrades and maintenance done by town forces and community volunteer groups in coordination with the state. The trail is used for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing.[1]