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Farmington Valley Greenway (East Granby)
Location Information
Sponsored by:
Town of East Granby
Location Entrance:
Route 20
East Granby, CT 06026
Location Phone:
(860) 653-2576
Type: A single trail
Alternate trailhead or entry point:
Route 189 and Copper Hill Road
Difficulty: Easy (Mostly level terrain with the likeliness to encounter few, if any, obstacles)
Primary Walking Surface:
Asphalt
Hours open:
Dawn to dusk
Suitable for ages: • Children • Teenagers • Adults • Seniors
Number of walking trails: 1
Total walking route length: 7 miles
Admission fees:
Free
Location Website: Farmington Valley Greenway (East Granby)
Location Details
The Farmington Valley Greenway is a 26-mile multi-use trail running through five towns of Central Connecticut with connections to many more miles of walking and biking trails. It is a ten-foot wide, wheelchair accessible trail designed for walking, jogging, biking, in-line skating, and other activities, including travel to work and school. The towns of Farmington, Avon, Simsbury, East Granby, and Suffield administer the sections of the trail within their borders with the help of a coordinating committee and many dedicated volunteers. A spur trail, the Farmington River Trail, is substantially
Location Features
| Landscape settings: | • Rural • Stream/river • Woodland • Wetland • Meadow |
| Amenities: | • Picnic • Leashed pets permitted |
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| Neighboring towns: | Suffield, Simsbury, Avon, and Farmington |
| Access restrictions: | Motorized vehicles are not allowed. |
How to get there
| Driving Directions: | The Farmington Valley Greenway stretches across several towns. There are three main access points in East Granby. The Route 20 access is on the north side of the road, between Evergreen Drive and Granger Circle. The Route 189 access is between Holcomb Cemetery and N Road. The Copper Hill Road access is between Griffin Road and Petersen Road. |
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| Affiliate Groups: | Farmington Valley Trails Council |