By Pobox2002 in July, 2011
I appreciated the comments under the heading "My Favorite Trail" which were very helpful in my own trip between the Trumbull and Monroe trail. However I would like to correct two items. FIrst, after one passes the Victorinox factory (Swiss Army Knife people), cross the street, take a left over the bridge and the trail resumes on the right. That trail ends on Purdy Hill, and not Purdy Drive. Second, at the end of Purdy Hill turn right at Benedicts Nursery onto Maple Drive, not Maple Hill (Hill and Drive were reversed). Wolfe Park is a quarter mile down on your left. Terrific trail.
By wendywalker in August, 2010
This is my favorite trail for running. It's mostly packed dirt surface and very beautiful running through the woods.
The crossing signal at 111 is not working. Please be careful crossing: the traffic is very fast.
It is possible to get between the Trumbull and Monroe portions. Going North: From Tungsten park continue along Old Mine Road and cross 111 to get to the next trailhead. When the trail splits, keep right to follow the rail trail (well marked). After you pass the Victorinox factory there is a small portion of trail that goes through the woods, then ends on Purdy Drive. Take a right and continue 0.7 miles until the end of the road. Turn right onto Maple Hill, go 0.17 miles and then turn left into Wolfe Park (there are yellow arrows on the road although they are fading). Continue into Wolf Park until you see the next trail head.
I found two facilities with restrooms and water fountains along the trail. The first is about 3.3 miles from the southerly trail head, in Tungsten Mine Park. The second is in Wolfe Park (in the building down the hill from the trailhead, by the swimming area).
By robertlrickman in July, 2010
I recently started biking after being away from it for several years. I looked on the Internet for some trails close to home and found the Trumbull Rail Trail, which is also known by several other names. The entire trail is about 3.5 miles and is well maintained. The first 2 miles starting at Tait Road is smooth hard-pack and wide enough for several users at the same time. Starting at the Tait Road trail head, the trail is a mild incline for most of the way until Whitney Avenue. Beyond that the trail is paved and continues about another 1 1/2 miles. This is a great trail if you just want to ride without having to think about it.