Farmington Valley Greenway

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Trail description: 25 mile multi-use trail is part of the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail that will eventually cover 60 miles along the abandoned railroads from the Massachusetts border to New Haven. The southern section of the trail will probably also be a section of the East Coast Greenway. Some sections of the trail may not yet be complete.
Access fee: None
Towns along the trail: Farmington, Avon, Simsbury, East Granby, Suffield, CT
Web site: Farmington Valley Greenway
Trail map: Available on the FVG web site and on the CT DOT website in the Maps section. A printed map can be ordered from the Farmington Valley Visitors Association.
Trail surface: Paved, except where it is not yet upgraded.
Designated activities: Bicycling, inline skating, mountain biking and cross-country skiing
Facilities on the trail:
Lodging: Avon and Simsbury have a few inns and B&Bs. Hartford has many choices of accommodation.
Camping:
Bike shops: Hartford
Weather forecast: Hartford
Tourism info: Farmington Valley Visitors Assoc
Points of interest: The Living Museum of Avon in restored 19th century schoolhouse has exhibits on the Farmington Canal.
Getting to the trail: Several connections to the trail are on Routes 202/10 in Simsbury. The trail also crosses Rte 315 and Wolcott Rd. In East Granby it crosses Rt 20 and Rt 189.
Map of local region: Simsbury | East Granby Submitted by: Bill Corcoran
from: Windsor, CT
Date submitted: Aug 24, 2002

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Number of ratings: 5
Average rating: 4.60

Trail name: Farmington Valley Greenway
Times biking the trail: Weekly
Date of last visit: August, 2005
Sections that I biked: Simsbury to East Granby. Weatogue to Avon. Avon to Unionville (Red Oak Hill)and then to Plainville Avenue
My favourite sections of the trail: Avon town garage to Red Oak Hill
Best time to go: Just after the last of the snow melts, till right after the first snow falls
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: As a blader, the width, the smooth surface, the quiet.
What I disliked: There should be Port-o-lets, and some water.
Comments: The only hazards are those people who lack consideration for others. When on the path, stay to the right. As you approach someone, announce that you're "passing on the left". Considerate runners, and those who respect their knees, ankles, and hips, stay on the crushed stone areas. That said, the trails are a priceless gem, and a unique resource.
Submitted by: Michael
from: Simsbury, CT
Date submitted: Aug 10, 2005

Trail name: Farmington Valley Greenway
Times biking the trail: Few
Date of last visit: June, 2005
Sections that I biked: I've done the Hamden-Cheshire and Farmington-Avon sections, distinctly different in scenery.
My favourite sections of the trail: I like all of it, prefer Farmington-Avon because of less traffic.
Best time to go: So far, just done in the Spring.
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: Trail quality and the scenery.
What I disliked: In the busy areas, moms with double-wide strollers and little ones snaking back and forth across the path.
Comments: Most of this trail goes behind plazas and commercial parks, the are a lot of road crossings; many parking areas for the path; it will be nice when all the sections are connected.
Submitted by: Neil
from: West Haven, CT
Date submitted: June 14, 2005

Trail name: Farmington Valley Greenway
Times biking the trail: Weekly
Date of last visit: Apr, 2005
Sections that I biked: Canton/Collinsville/Simsbury/Avon/Farmington/Unionville
My favourite sections of the trail: Sections that you go over the Farmington River
Best time to go: Spring and Fall - cool Summer days too
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: Everything.... they are exhilarating.
What I disliked: There is nothing to Dislike
Comments: In Collinsville..... eat at LaSalle Mkt.& Deli
ABC Pizza (on River Street)
Visit the Canton Historical Museum and Collinsville Antique Company or just bike/walk
beautiful Main Street. ENJOY !!!!!!!!
Submitted by: OAD
from: Canton/Collinsville, CT
Date submitted: April 22, 2005

Trail name: Farmington Valley Greenway
Times biking the trail: Once
Date of last visit: May, 2003
Sections that I biked: chehsire and hamden
My favourite sections of the trail: cheshire
Best time to go: spring
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: a lot of trees
What I disliked: a lot of bladers
Comments: While visitin Ct for a possible location for a film, i rented a bike and went on the trail, it was the best ive been on. Really scenic!!!

Submitted by: Josh Hartnett
from: Minneapolis, MN
Date submitted: June 8, 2003

Trail name: Farmington Valley Greenway
Number of times that I have used the trail: Several times
Date of my last visit: August, 2001
Sections of the trail that I covered: Avon, Simsbury, East Granby
Best time to go: Anytime not on a weekend.
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
Favourite sections: East Granby
Comments: Mountain biking.
Trail has some parts that are not finished.
Submitted by: Bill Corcoran
from: Windsor, CT
Date submitted: Aug 24, 2002

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