Glastonbury, CT
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Glastonbury has an abundance of walking and hiking trails in the numerous parks and open spaces. Additionally, Gay City State Park and the Shenipsit Trail pass through portions of Glastonbury for recreational use.
Please see the table below for a full list of Town facilities that provide local hiking/walking trails, (click the site name or photo for more details and amenities), or use the web application.
To learn more about the benefits of walking, advice on how to start a walking program, and walking locations around town, click click here to access the "Glastonbury Takes a Walk for Health" brochure. (Developed by the Glastonbury Health Department.)
Walking/Hiking Trail Application - "FunFinder"
Glastonbury offers a website application, FunFinder, that allows community members to view hiking/walking trails on their PC, tablets, and smartphones. The platform includes trail facts, downloadable maps, the ability to create your own trail map or elevation profile, and a “find my location” tool to use when you’re out on a trail. Additionally, any parcels that are part of the Town's Poetry in the Parks program, or Parks Passport program, will be denoted as such. (Simply click on the parcel of interest and the program logo will appear in the pop-up information box if the parcel is part of either/both programs).
To learn more or access the web application, visit:
https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/c73a2829c4864e5e8909488c43d072d9/
Hiking/Walking Trails
Addison Bog Walk
Amenities:- Access to Addison Bog
- Access to Woodlands
- Bike Trail/Path
- Hiking / Walking Trail
- Natural Area
- Parking
- Public Bathrooms
- Scenic Views
- Veteran's Memorial
- Hiking/Walking Trails
- Parks and Recreation
Access and parking for the Addison Bog and woodlands is located at Smith Middle School. This nature area includes hiking trails, as well as, several unique natural areas including vernal pools, a bog and the Salmon Brook Streambelt. CLICK HERE to view the Addison Bog and Woodlands Trail Map. The Bog also offers outdoor fitness equipment.
Directions
Route 2 East to Exit 4B. At end of exit take a left onto Griswold Street. Stay on Griswold Street for a couple of miles. After a sharp curve you come to a stop sign. Take a left at the stop sign. Continue on to the next stop sign. Take a right onto Addison Road. Follow Addison Road to the four-way intersection and Smith School will be on your left.
Route 2 West to Exit 6. Take a right at the light at the end of the exit ramp. Then take an immediate right at the next light onto Hebron Avenue. Go to the second stop light on Hebron Avenue and take a left onto Eastern Boulevard. Stay on Eastern Boulevard until you come to the four-way intersection with Addison Road. Smith School will be directly in front of you.