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Discover
the Hop River
State Park Trail
& Alliance

The Hop River State Park Trail is a year-round destination for walking, biking, running, horseback riding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and exploring Connecticut’s history.
The Hop River Trail Alliance works to maintain, enhance, promote, and protect this 20+ mile trail as a safe, welcoming greenway for the communities it connects.

20 Miles of Hoppiness!

Connecting People. Connecting Communities.

A Pathway through time and towns

Connecting People. Connecting Communities.

The Hop River Trail Alliance is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving and supporting the Hop River State Park Trail. The Alliance brings together representatives from the seven trail towns, state agencies, local partners, and volunteers to help care for the trail and keep it accessible for the people who use and love it.

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A Trail for Every Season

The Hop River State Park Trail is open year-round and offers something different in every season. In warmer months, visitors enjoy walking, running, biking, horseback riding, and exploring nearby parks and historic sites. In winter, the trail is also used for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing when conditions allow.

  • 21.5 miles of trail

  • Passes through seven Connecticut towns

  • Mostly stone dust surface

  • Links to larger trail networks

  • Historic railroad corridor

  • Great for recreation, transportation, nature, and community connection

Upcoming Events

Join the Alliance and local trail partners for rides, walks, volunteer days, cleanups, community gatherings, and seasonal trail events.

Check back often for updated events.

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Scenes from the Trail

  • Andover bridge

  • Sunset in manchester

  • winter trail in bolton

  • Railroad Brook, Bolton

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Help Keep the Hop River Trail Moving Forward

Your support helps the Hop River Trail Alliance continue its work to maintain, improve, promote, and protect the trail for today’s users and future generations.

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Sign up for trail updates, event announcements, volunteer opportunities, project news, and seasonal reminders from the Hop River Trail Alliance.