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

  • Ferry Landing

    Ferry Landing Open Space
    1. Address:300 Ferry Lane
      Glastonbury, CT 06033
    Amenities:
    1. Fishing
    2. Hiking / Walking Trail
    3. Historic Glastonbury - Rocky Hill Ferry (Seasonal)
    4. Natural Area
    5. Parking
    6. Picnic Area(s)
    7. Public Bathrooms
    8. Scenic Views
    Categories:
    1. Fishing
    2. Hiking/Walking Trails
    3. Parks
    4. Parks and Recreation

The Glastonbury-Rocky Hill ferry is the longest continuously operating ferry in the United States. Pedestrians, vehicles and bicycles are all welcome for the short trip across the Connecticut River. The site is a popular destination for residents who enjoy watching the boat traffic on the CT River. It also provides opportunities for fishing and picnicing. Bald Eagles have been observed from this location when they return to the CT River watershed. CLICK HERE to view the Ferry Park Trail 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 until the light at the intersection with Water Street. Take a right onto Water Street. Water Street will turn into Tryon Street. Stay on Tryon Street for a couple of miles and take a right onto Ferry Lane. Ferry Landing is at the end of the road.

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 left onto Main Street/Route 17. Stay on Route 17/Main Street until the light at the intersection with Tryon Street. Take a right onto Tryon Street. Stay on Tryon Street for a couple of miles and take a right onto Ferry Lane. Ferry Landing is at the end of the road.

Click on the following link to get directions using Google Maps: 
Ferry Landing 


Ferry Hike/Walk Ferry Open SpaceFerry Picnic Ferry 1
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