New Haven and Northampton Canal Greenway
Partially-completed rail trail from New Haven, Connecticut to Northampton, Massachusetts
| New Haven and Northampton Canal Greenway | |
|---|---|
| Length | 81.2 miles (130.7 km) proposed, 63 miles (101 km) miles completed |
| Trailheads | Northampton, Massachusetts New Haven, Connecticut |
| Use | Walking, running, bicycling, roller blading, and cross country skiing |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Season | year-round |
| Surface | Paved surface |
| Right of way | former New Haven and Northampton Railroad |
| Website | The New Haven & Northampton Canal Greenway Alliance |
The New Haven and Northampton Canal Greenway is a proposed and partially completed, paved rail trail and non-motorized commuter route along the former right of way of the New Haven and Northampton Railroad. It currently has 63 miles (101 km) open, and when complete it will be 81.2 miles (130.7 km), running from New Haven, Connecticut to Northampton, Massachusetts.[1] It consists of the following trails:
- The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail from New Haven, Connecticut to Suffield, Connecticut.[2] 45.8 miles (73.7 km) complete, 56.5 miles (90.9 km) proposed. The section from New Haven to East Granby, Connecticut, 45.3 miles (72.9 km) complete, 54.2 miles (87.2 km) proposed, is shared with the East Coast Greenway.
- The Southwick Rail Trail in Southwick, Massachusetts.[3] All 6.2 miles (10.0 km) complete.
- The Columbia Greenway Rail Trail in Westfield, Massachusetts.[4] 2.6 miles (4.2 km) complete, 7.4 miles (11.9 km) proposed.
- The Southampton Greenway in Southampton, Massachusetts.[5] 0 miles (0 km) complete, 3.9 miles (6.3 km) proposed.
- The Manhan Rail Trail in Easthampton, Massachusetts.[6] All 3.7 miles (6.0 km) complete.
- The New Haven Northampton Canal Line trail in Northampton, Massachusetts.[7] All 3.5 miles (5.6 km) complete.
References
- ^ "New Haven & Northampton Canal Greenway - Mileage". sites.google.com. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ "Home". Farmington Canal Heritage Trail & Farmington River Trail. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ "Southwick Rail Trail". southwickrailtrail.org. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ "Friends of the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail". Friends of the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ "Home". Friends of the Southampton Greenway. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ "Friends of the Manhan Rail Trail". Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ "Maps -". 2019-09-08. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
External links
- The New Haven & Northampton Canal Greenway Alliance
