By recskater in August, 2010
While the trail is probably skatable with the exception of some unpaved driveway crossings and a small section by the power station where mulch and gravel washed across the trail, there are signs up saying "No Skating and Skateboarding".
The trail is a nice walking/biking trail. There are mile markers every 1/2 mile. I missed seeing the 1.5 mile marker though. At around 1.24 miles into the trail is Meadowview Park at the intersection of Rt188 anf Rt64 where there is plenty of parking, restrooms and picnic tables.
By ditzakatz in October, 2007
We rode the trail in October 2007, riding the 4.4 miles from west to east, adding miles on routes 63 & 188, and then rejoining the trail for a return to our car.
It is indeed hilly terrain for a trail, averaging 2-4% grade (as per my inclinometer), with many sections at 6-7%, and at least 2 spots of 9-10% grade. However, its beauty will make even non-climbers love the experience, especially if visited in autumn when the leaves have turned and the scenery is that of many vivid colors.
The nicest railtrail we have ridden so far, and well-maintained too!
Ditza
October 20, 2007
By Danbury Dave in July, 2005
"Wow. 4 miles and has everything I was looking for. It was definitely the best rail trail i've been on for such a short distance. I found it by accident as I was trying to take Route 64 and saw a bike route sign and figured this was the trail.
There is a bollard out at the beginning and one at the Middlebury Hamlet? (strip mall). The trail starts in front of Maggie McFly's bar/restaurant and goes up a huge hill to where it flattens out afterwards. There are plenty of hills and it's not an easy trail. It passes through many residential parts and some small businesses, one which is closed. There are plenty of tryptych-shaped stone benches throughout the trail and it connects the center of town to all the little businesses in the area including signage for the library. Even though it's in front of you, it's good to see the signs and there are lots of sitting areas with potted plants.
Of note are the many signs warning you that a stop sign is ahead and then the stop sign.
I noticed only one stone mile marker but each wooden post after street crossings each had a ""CT Greenways"" decal on them.
The trail ends right near Lake Quassapaug and Quassy Amusement Park. There is signage of the trail and amenities near the end of the trail by the ballfields.
Just before it ends, the trail comes into a huge park (forgot the name), complete with concessions, pavilion and picnic tables, a playground and many acres of athletic fields, which is next to a cemetery."