Putnam’s "Town Trail" Almost every other town in Connecticut has a different heading on this page. They say, “[Town’s] “Other Trails.” Not Putnam. Nope. The Wyndham Land Trust has two properties in town, but neither are trailed as far as I can tell, so I’m not going to bother with them. There are no … [Read more...]
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Walker’s Reservoir
Walking Walker’s Walk Walker's Reservoir, Vernon December 2016 You’ve all driven very near this little jaunt in Vernon. It’s right off of exit 67 on I-84 in Vernon. You’re all forgiven for not ever actually walking this trail though. Even if it is pretty nice. Perhaps the most interesting thing about the … [Read more...]
Nike Site Recreation Area
Rockets Go 'Swoosh' Nike Site Recreation Area, Manchester January 2017 If I were to think about which of the 70 or so Manchester “things” I’m visiting and writing about for CTMQ, I’d guess that there are only three with more blog pages dedicated to them than this place. Surprising? Sure. For the record, my … [Read more...]
Pompey Hollow Park
Circumstance Brought Me to Pompey Pompey Hollow Park, Ashford January 2017 When I decided to visit and write-up “everything” in Connecticut’s 169 towns, the one area I wavered on was these little “town land trails.” I still don’t really know where to draw the line to be honest with you. I’ve sort of … [Read more...]
Union Park
Be Careful, Blind People Union Park, Manchester December 2016 When I decided to visit and write-up “everything” in Connecticut’s 169 towns, the one area I wavered on was these little “town land trails.” I still don’t really know where to draw the line to be honest with you. I’ve sort of settled on, “If the … [Read more...]
Northwest Park v.Manchester
Woodland Volleyball Northwest Park, Manchester December 2016 When I decided to visit and write-up “everything” in Connecticut’s 169 towns, the one area I wavered on was these little “town land trails.” I still don’t really know where to draw the line to be honest with you. I’ve sort of settled on, “If the … [Read more...]
Center Springs Park
Hope Springs Eternal Center Springs Park, Manchester December 2016 When I decided to visit and write-up “everything” in Connecticut’s 169 towns, the one area I wavered on was these little “town land trails.” I still don’t really know where to draw the line to be honest with you. I’ve sort of settled on, … [Read more...]
Cheney Rail Trail
Yup, There are Hobos Here Cheney Rail Trail, Manchester December 2016 & May 2020 This is a Manchester Land Conservation Trust property. I revisited this trail in 2020 with Calvin on our bikes. The trail has been extended on its southern end and improved elsewhere. Below you'll first read the original 2016 stuff … [Read more...]
Center Springs Falls
Hope Springs Eternal Center Springs Falls, Manchester November 2016 Falls Fact: 10-foot high cascade from a culvert I know you're eyeing these pictures warily and wondering if I've lost my mind. Or, more accurately, if the author of Connecticut Waterfalls has, since it’s his list I’m following. And, on the … [Read more...]
Angelo Joseph Sferrazza Memorial Park
Hm. Angelo Joseph Sferrazza Memorial Park November 2016 When an unassuming man decides to hike every trail in Enfield, he simply drives to the few trailheads in town and goes about his little communes with nature. He may take his son with him. No big deal. There are no mountains in Enfield. There are no long … [Read more...]
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