Air Line State Park trail – Air Line Trail loop from Andover

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Connecticut

Tolland County

Air Line State Park trail – Air Line Trail loop from Andover

Hard

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Air Line State Park trail – Air Line Trail loop from Andover

06:23

77.1km

390m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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871 m

Hop State Park Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Hop Park State Trail is part of the larger and expansive East Coast Trail. This section showcases stunning wooded areas and shaded pathways.

This section is also fine for a road bike with thinner tires and a lightweight frame.

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12.1 km

Willimantic River Water Access

Nature Reserve

17.1 km

Air Line State Park trail

Highlight • Trail

27.6 km

Colchester Spur Trail junction

Highlight • Trail

From here you can take the Colchester Spur Trail. The area surrounding the trail played a small but fascinating role in the American Revolution. Look for markers mentioning skirmish sites and troop movements.

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30.2 km

Birch Hill Road Open Space West

Highlight • Forest

Birch Hill Road Open Space West is a nature reserve southeast of Grayville Falls, situated right next to the Air Line State Park Trail. Undeveloped, forested land covers the area …

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32.2 km

Skungamaug Fish and Game Club

Highlight • Structure

The green space to the north of this trail is the grounds of the Skungamaug Fish and Game Club, a group devoted to hunting and fishing.

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34.4 km

View of the river from the Air Line State Park Trail (Southern Section)

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Air Line State Park Trail in Connecticut is a rail trail and linear state park that is a part of the East Coast Greenway. There are several sections including: …

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38.6 km

Gateway Preserve

Nature Reserve

51.2 km

Air Line Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Air Line Trail is a paved 50-mile multi-use trail that connects the cities of Thompson and Portland. This trail is open to walkers, bikes, and even horses.

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76.4 km

Andover Memorial Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

On your ride along the Hop River State Park Trail, you'll spot the Andover Memorial Bridge spanning Hebron Road below. It's a special bridge, important to the area, offering a nice view of the surroundings.

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77.1 km

End point

Parking

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