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Litchfield Community Greenway

The Litchfield Community Greenway is a flat, multi-use gravel trail that runs along the former Shepaug Railroad path through a collection of natural habitats, wetlands preserves, and conservation land. 
Trail Activity
Accessible Experience Hiking Walking Bicycling Cross-country skiing Mountain biking
Length
2.1 miles, One Way
Difficulty
Easy
Town
Litchfield
Surface
Packed Earth/Dirt, Gravel/Crushed Stone, Boardwalk
Pets
Permitted on leash
Fees
No

Description

The initial section (Phase I) starts at the corner of South Lake Street which is the northern end of the trail. It includes the Ghost Trail, the hallmark foundation that was completed in 2010 along the former rail bed. 

The trail continues south into White Memorial Conservation Center (Phase II), winding through the beautiful wetlands and forest, and ultimately terminating at Bissell Road. A new parking area was built on White Woods Road in 2022 providing ample Greenway parking.

The trail then connects to the south end of Phase II via a 300 foot boardwalk that follows and crosses Bissell Road before reconnecting with the former railway bed along Route 202 (Phase III). This sections includes the "Bridge to Everywhere" which crosses Butternut Brook where some additional benches, parking, and wonderful daffodils can be found. This flat trail then continues south behind the Litchfield Distillery and terminates at North Shore Road where additional benches and parking is available.

Trail Manager

Friends of the Litchfield Community Greenway
Friends of the Litchfield Community Greenway
28C Russell Street
P.O. Box 778
Litchfield, CT 06759
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Trail Tips

Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Be aware of and limit the noise you and your group generate. Enjoy the sounds of nature.
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Trailhead Information

Trailheads

There are trailheads located in the following locations: at the corner of White Woods Road, South Lake Street & Russell Street, on White Woods Road with new dedicated parking, on Little Pond Trailhead with new parking available on White Woods Road, on Butternut Brook bridge (Route 202) with trail parking available, and on Bissell Road Boardwalk. There is also parking available on North Shore Road which is considered to be the end of greenway trail.

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