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Hiking & Walking

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

  • Earle Park

    Earle 2
    1. Address:1325 Main Street
      Glastonbury, CT 06033
    Amenities:
    1. Access to Woodlands
    2. Fishing
    3. Hiking / Walking Trail
    4. Natural Area
    5. Parking
    6. Picnic Area(s)
    7. Scenic Views
    Categories:
    1. Fishing
    2. Hiking/Walking Trails
    3. Parks
    4. Parks and Recreation
The 49.7 acre park is largely wooded and undeveloped. It features trails for hiking and walking along the Holland Brook. The Glastonbury Pony Club maintains a riding ring in the park and many of the trails are used for horseback riding. The CT Audubon Center is located adjacent to the park entrance. The Center conducts programs in the park and includes animals and displays about the natural environment. For more information, contact the CT Audubon Center of Glastonbury at (860) 633-8402. CLICK HERE to view the Earle Park Map.

Directions 
Route 2 East to Exit 5. Route 2 splits here and Exit 5 is a left hand exit. You will then be on Route 17. Stay on Route 17/Main Street for approximately 1 mile. Earle Park is on your right.

Route 2 West to Exit 10. Take a left onto Manchester Road. Go to stop sign and take a right onto New London Turnpike. At the next light take a left onto Chestnut Hill Road. Follow Chestnut Hill Road until the intersection with Main Street. At that light take a right onto Main Street/Route 17. Earle Park is on your right. 

Click on the following link to get directions using Google Maps: 
 Earle Park

Earle 2 Earle 3Earle 4 Earle 1

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