Near Hop River State Park Trail
Morning light
Near Hop River State Park Trail
Small cave off of the trail.
Near Hop River State Park Trail
Talcott Ravine dam.

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Hop River State Park Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
Rail Trail between Manchester and Willimantic
20.1
mi
Distance
448
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
20.13mi
Distance
448ft
Elevation Gain
431ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
620ft
High Point
226ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a gravel rail trail that also provides access to other nearby trails including the Hop River Trail Rockville Spur, Shenipsit Trail, Charter Oak Greenway, Airline Trail, and several other smaller trails. There are many places to park along this trail. Maps of each section of this trail are available on the CT DEEP website.

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October 11, 2025
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November 29, 2024
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