Regional Trails and Tourist Information

Farmington River Trail – Located for the most part along an abandoned railroad right of way and with numerous views of the Farmington River, this trail loops off of the Farmington Canal Heritage Greenway from Farmington to Simsbury. When complete, it will offer a 16-mile path for walking, biking, and other activities.

Farmington Canal Heritage Greenway – Running the length of the state from New Haven to Suffield, this trail follows the path of the 19th century Farmington Canal. Converted to rail use until 1982, the corridor was saved for public use by a coalition of citizens and converted to a recreation path.

For more information and maps of the greenways in our area, please visit the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection Greenways web site.

Connecticut Forest and Park Association – is the oldest private nonprofit environmental organization in Connecticut. Visit their website to find out information about their trails or to order their Connecticut Walk Book.

Recreational Gear Sales in the Farmington River Watershed

(These listings are not sponsored or endorsed: Please support local businesses)

Canoes, Kayaks and Related Gear

Collinsville Canoe and Kayak
41 Bridge Street, Collinsville

Main Stream Canoe & Kayaks
(860) 693-6791, New Hartford

Metacomet Tours
(860) 713-9143, 67 Palisado Ave., Windsor

Fishing Gear

Joe’s Bass Bait & Tackle
(860) 623-7980,  Windsor Locks

Skipper’s Bait Shop
(860) 589-7547, 34 Collins Road, Bristol

Up Country Sport Fishing
(860) 379-1952, 352 Main St., New Hartford

Uncle Aaron’s Tackle
(860) 307-7156, 4 Robertsville Rd., Riverton

Rome’s Sporting Goods
(860) 413-9445. 335 Salmon Brook St., Granby

Bike, Roller Blade, and Trail Gear

Benidorm Bikes
(860) 693-8891, 247 Albany Turnpike, Canton

Bikers Edge
(860) 582-7770, 99 Main St., Bristol

Bicycle Cellar and Repair Shop
(860) 658-1311, 532 Hopmeadow St., Simsbury

Central Wheel
(860) 677-7010, 62 Farmington Ave, Farmington

Renaissance Cyclery
(860) 747-2909, 49 West Main Street, Plainville

Ridgerunner Outfitters
(860) 284-1166, 136 Simsbury Rd Avon

Sartorius Sports Ltd
(860) 676-8850, 175 W Main St, Avon

Vincent Sports Shop Inc.
(860) 658-5419, Simsbury