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Overview
The Bloomfield Greenway Multi-Use Trail currently runs 1.8 miles between Bloomfield and village of Tariffville in the Town of Simsbury. The paved rail-trail passes through woods and fields with residences never too far from the path.
About the Route
The rail-trail's southern trailhead is found on Day Hill Road at the Bloomfield/Windsor town line. From there, the trail heads west along Day Hill Road to SR 189 (Tunxis Avenue) and then pivots north parallel to SR 189. It peels away from SR 189 and continues within the utility corridor, with wooden power poles lining the trail on either side.
The trail comes to Hoskins Road and Tariffville Road. Slightly north of this intersection is Old St Andrews Episocopal Church, which has a parking area for trail users. The church building was erected in 1807 but the Anglican congregation of St. Andrews started before the Revolutionary War. Another 1800 feet along the wooded corridor leads to the northern end of the trail, on CT-189.
This multiuse trail demonstrates how trails can fit into different kinds of spaces: a utility easement, a former railroad corridor, and a highway right-of-way.
Connections
The trail is envisioned to someday act as a connector between the City of Hartford and the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail.
The Bloomfield Greenway Multi-Use Trail is part of the developing East Coast Greenway, a 3,000-mile route between Florida and Maine.
Trail History
The trail occupies a corridor on which the Connecticut Western Railroad once ran, a pathway that is now the site of overhead power lines owned by Eversource. A small portion of the trail travels along State Route 189.
The Bloomfield Greenway Multi-Use Trail runs between CT-189 (Bloomfield) and Day Hill Rd (Bloomfield), where parking is available.
Parking is available at:
Visit the TrailLink map for detailed directions.
A sidepath has been constructed adjacent to Route 189 to Main St in Tariffville. Trail is now about 3 miles long. It will be designated as part of the East Coast Greenway and is visible on Google Street View.
This is a great ride for me to test my novice skills. I find myself coming back to here twice a week after work just to get a quick workout in
Phase 1- the makings of a wonderful trail! Anxiously waiting for the completion of phase 2.
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