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  • Shoreline Greenway Trail, 1st Saturday Walk, Guilford Apr 5th

    Shoreline Greenway Trail is hosting a scenic hike at the 600-acre Timberland Preserve in Guilford. We will look and listen for amphibians and explore vernal pools. The Guilford Conservation Commission manages the preserve, which was purchased by the Town of Guilford in 1975. The golf course is within the boundaries of the preserve. Meet at […]

  • Madison 1st Saturday Walk & Roll, May 3rd

      May 3rd, 10AM Today we will walk the beautiful trails of Hammonasset Beach State Park skirting Long Island Sound to Meig’s Point. If time permits, be sure to visit the Nature Center while there. The full distance round trip is about 4 miles but you can opt for a shorter walk if you prefer. […]

  • 1st Saturday Walk & Roll, New Haven, July 5th, 10 AM

    “Exploring Morris Cove: The Spurs of the Shoreline Greenway Trail”     (2025 Jan event; photo credit C. Willems) Meet at: Ft. Hale Harbor Pavilion Woodward Avenue, New Haven 10AM Join us for a special walk on the Shoreline Greenway Trail as we explore the exciting spurs in New Haven’s Morris Cove neighborhood! This event […]

  • 1st Saturday Family Walk & Roll, Hammonasset section, Sept. 6th, 10 AM

    Madison September 6, 10:00 AM Join us for a walk (or roll) in the cool shade of the western section of the trail in Hammonasset Park through the coastal forest and past the ever-changing salt marsh. 2.5 miles roundtrip. Modest hills. Good birdwatching! The REI water station will be available for humans and dogs on […]

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    Fist Saturday Family Walk & Roll, Branford, Tabor section, Oct 4th, 10AM

    Branford, October 4, 10:00 AM Join us for a pleasant walk on the Shoreline Greenway Trail starting at Tabor and going all the way to Young’s Pond Park and back along the Branford Trail. We’ll pass Chuck’s Pond, the Branford labyrinth, the community garden, the solar array, and other points of interest. The walk is […]

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    CANCELED First Saturday Walk, March 7, 10:00am Branford

    West Point Field Lot, 15 West Point Rd., Branford, West Point Field Lot, 15 West Point Rd., Branford,, Branford, CT

    First Saturday Walk, March 7, 10:00AM Branford This walk has been canceled due to poor trail and parking lot conditions.  It will be rescheduled at a later date.

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    First Saturday Walk, April 4, 10:00AM East Haven

    East Haven Town Beach Parking Lot at Coe Ave & Cosey Beach Ave 80-4 Cosey Beach Ave, East Haven, CT, United States

    First Saturday Walk, April 4, 10:00am East Haven Walk & Roll in East Haven!  Bring the family and join us for a spring walk on the Shoreline Greenway Trail extension along Coe Avenue to the picturesque, wooded trails off Elliot St. and into Farm River State Park. Approximately 4 miles round trip. Stroller and wheelchair […]

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    First Saturday Walk, May 2 10:00AM Guilford

    Timberland Parking Lot 319 Route 80, Guilford, United States

    First Saturday Walk, May 2, 10:00am Guilford Enjoy a family friendly walk at the 600-acre Timberland Preserve.  We will visit a vernal pool, learn why they are so important, then look for other signs of spring on our walk.  Meet at the Timberland parking lot located at 319 Route 80 (across from Maple Hill Rd) […]

  • First Saturday Walk, East Haven, Saturday June 6th

    Trolley Museum 17 River Street, East Haven, CT, United States

    EASTHAVEN~Saturday,JUNE6,10AM ~ANNUAL CT TRAILS DAY at the Shore Line Trolley Museum ~ Are you interested in history? Trolleys? A pleasant walk to a river? Osprey sightings? If so, come celebrate the 14th year of the partnership between Shoreline Greenway Trail and the Shore Line Trolley Museum on Connecticut Trails Day. Meet at 10:00AM at the […]

  • First Saturday Walk, Madison, August 1st 10:00AM

    Off Boston Post Road, Madison CT 1288 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT, United States

    MADISON ~ Saturday, AUGUST 1, 10AM ~ We’ll walk on the Hammonasset Shoreline Greenway Trail through a coastal upland forest and past the fascinating salt marsh. Modest hills. 2.5 miles roundtrip. The REI water station should be open for the season for humans and pets. Leashed dogs welcome. We will update you on the planned […]