Wallingford's Quinnipiac River Linear Trail offers more than 2 miles of scenic serenity, connecting downtown Wallingford to Yalesville. Paved and relatively flat, the 2.3 miles long main trail passes through wooded landscape, with wildflowers in spring and blackberry bushes in summer. The trail also offers views of woodpeckers, hawks, ducks, rabbits, squirrels, deer and turtles. The kiosks at either trail end display the trail's history and features. The trail crosses the river at two points, and passes under the Wilbur Cross Parkway. It is used all year round by walkers, runners, bikers and skaters of all ages.
The labyrinth near the southern entrance offers a circular walking pattern for meditation and reflection. Further down the trail is one of Connecticut's largest Red Oaks. Informative signage and multiple benches along the trail invite you to linger. A Little Free Library at the Community Lake trail entrance, as well as the Community Lake Park with a covered pavilion (for rent), playscape, tennis, basketball and sand volleyball courts and a baseball field, are nearby.
Three short side trails (packed dirt) branch off from the paved main trail: Bicentennial, Tooyupahs (Turtle), and Americorps NCCC.
The entire main trail is easily wheelchair accessible, paved all the way through, 12 feet wide and mostly flat, although there are slight slopes at both bridge crossings and at the under-path. The side trails are mulch and dirt and not wheelchair accessible.
Join the QRLT Advisory Committee for one of our monthly meetings, a clean-up event, or the annual Holiday on the Trail festival with scavenger hunt, horse carriage ride, music and a visit from Santa Claus!
For information to rent the Community Lake Park pavilion, please contact the Wallingford Parks & Recreation Department.
From the north take the Wilbur Cross Parkway south (Route 15) to Exit 65. Turn left onto North Turnpike Road (Route 150) and follow as it curves southwards. The entrance to the Community Lake/Linear Trail parking lot will be on the left just after crossing over the Wilbur Cross Parkway. There is ample parking.
From the south take the Wilbur Cross Parkway north (Route 15) to Exit 65. Turn left onto River Road. Cross over Hall Avenue (Route 150) into the Community Lake/Linear Trail parking lot. You can access the trail from either end of the Community Lake parking lot.
The parking lot on Fireworks Island is accessible by car only from North Turnpike/Route 150, through a private property and a small bridge. Please be mindful of the Condominium rules.
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