By Tony in June, 2005
"I was unable to locate the eastern trailhead via automobile, but was able to successfully locate the western trailhead (at an athletic field on West Point Road near the Branford Town Dock).
There's ample parking at both trailheads (I walked to the eastern one but still couldn’t give you driving directions), and the trail surface was smooth and dry.
This is a nice trail for walking and/or jogging, not suitable for biking though due to its shortness and a narrow suspension bridge intended primarily for pedestrian traffic. The original trolley bridge, which still stands, is very sturdy and can handle bikes, strollers, wheelchairs, etc.
Feel free to e-mail me for more details.
Enjoy!"
By Robert Vincent in June, 2004
"I made the trip to try this trail. The trail has very nice views of the Thimble Islands and some salt marshes. If you are going to ride a bike don't waste your time. The trail is geared more toward walkers and joggers.
When you first enter the trail you cross over an old trolley bridge. The problem with the bridge is it was not finished at a good width. If you are not completely steady on the bridge or a wobbly young child like my daughter you could definitely wipe out some knuckle skin. Once you get over the bridge it is a short ride to a long concrete bridge that goes over a good distance of salt marsh. At this bridge there is a sign asking to dismount your bicycle and walk it across (again a very narrow bridge that doesnt have enough width for two people to pass each other without one person stopping and hugging one side and hoping not to bump the other person).
Then you make another short ride to the end of the one mile trail which comes to an abrupt stop at some huge concrete blocks and some signs threatening not to cross because it is a private crossing.
In my opinion the trail is good for walkers, runners and joggers. It is too short and inconvenient for cyclists. The real ride began when we walked up a path near a road overpass and followed some beutiful views on the roads of Stoney Creek in Branford. Now that was worth the ride. "
By Chet Blomquist in February, 2002
"Picturesque view of the Thimble Islands off Branford Shoreline. Look for Vedder Monument vista, including view of Tilcon traprock shipping dock (barge loading)."