The State of Connecticut is under Extreme Fire Danger and Stage 2 Drought Advisory.The outdoor burning ban for Manchester will remain in effect. We ask all consumers to be mindful of any unnecessary water usage in order to protect our water supplies for essential drinking and fire-fighting purposes.
Next date: Saturday, January 18, 2025 | 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Railroad History Hike starting at 146 Hartford Road. Hikers will trace the route of the former railroad, built in 1869 to connect the Cheney silk mills to the main rail line in the North End. At 2.5 miles, it was the shortest private freight-and-passenger railroad in the United States. We will start our hike in the South End, heading north toward Center Springs Park. We will see the Town of Manchester improvements at the Park Street bridge and trestle over Center Street. Some of the hike will be along roads. About 3 miles round trip. Extreme weather cancels. No dogs, please. Free. Explore the rail trail on your own with this self-guiding map.
Manchester, CT
Free