Great trail. Well maintained. Perfect for walking, running, bike riding.

Such a lovely place to walk for both me and my pup. Nice paved trail and lots of shade too!

Wonderful trail to go explore, such beautiful scenic routes that lead through the woods and roads. If you love biking and hate hills, cars and traffic lights then you may want to give this route a shot. It does cross through some intersections but for the most part none of them are really that busy (also people are really good about yielding and do give you the right of way).

Im here on a Monday in July and there is a nice summer breeze. I rode from Cornwall towards Hamden. Nicely kept trail and not too many people but enough to feel safe. There is also a little side pathway to a little farm with chickens (sorry dont know the name). Very pleasant. I rode for about an hour there and back. Im sure I only saw a fraction of the trail.

New section of the Canal. 11.17.18The new section of Cheshire trail is great. We decide to visit today, after the first snow-day.The mile-long section goes  from West Main Street to Cornwall Avenue to the Main Street.Along with foliage and a paved walking path, the trail  include a two-stall bathroom facility, a 12-car parking lot, a bike repair station with tools, and a water fountain. There is also  benches and small picnic tables scattered around the area. The new section also include three butterfly gardens. One of the gardens is dedicated to Michaela Petit, who was killed in the 2007 home invasion. Several local nonprofits and businesses, predominately the Cheshire West Community Butterfly Gardens organization, have come together to adopt the space. Volunteers will help maintain it in future years.

I agree with Jim another reviewer.The trail itself is gorgeous. The bikes used for adrenaline rides should not be allowed on the path.I myself have been brushed by a couple and have seen many close calls.It makes what is suppose to be a calming,head clearing experience into an aggravating,dissapointment.

This place is nice to bike ride on. People walk on it as well. The trail is smooth and fairly flat. It is scenic, people are respectful. There are various parking lots along the trail that offer free parking. The area seems safe. While riding, my wife spotted a Great Blue Heron, which was pretty cool.

An absolutely beautiful trail. Great for walking, running, biking, and anything else you wanna do! Great little picnic spots along it too.

It is flat. Great for leisurely walking. There is quite a bit of trees so there is shaded area even on a sunny day. I love walking here!

Great trail for biking. Flat.

Nice place to clear your head and get some miles in

Excellent place to run, bike, or walk. If you have not been here this is a must try. I will be going back.

Great place for walk or run.

Nice wide trails and has bike fixer on it

Great bike/walk/run trail

Nice place to visit and take the family

Absolutely beautiful. Well kept area and very scenic. Also had some historical areas with plaques stating what used to be there. Park benches if you want to sit and clean public bathrooms. Love walking there with my friend and felt very safe there

Cross Country skiing conditions were great

Beautiful biking trail.

Too many speeding bicycles ignoring trail rules.

Very well maintained...

Great senic trail for riding bikes or walking.

Very pretty and calming!!! Good time walking with a friend and chatting! Scenic views of creeks and streams!!! Very pretty!

Great scenery and ride!

I have already posted abourt how awesome the trail is. Best favorite bike riding place in CT. Real talk.

A peaceful place to walk, jog, run or bike. I come here often.

On my top ten list of why Ct. is a great place to live. I love biking this trail.

Awesome bike/ walking path through the woods

Great trail, very family friendly. I have a toddler who loves to be in the stroller and just cruise and this trail offers miles of smooth walking and running.

Excellent for walking or biking!!

It is a beautiful trail. The first couple of miles at the New Haven end has a lot of street crossings but not many after that.

Beautiful!

Great trail for biking. Love the scenery

This is the best. We rode new and amazingly well done 1 mile segment, which now completes things from Yale in New Haven to Wethersfield. Beautiful biking, running walking rail-trail

No bears to be found, but plenty of turtles lazing in the sun! Beauteous walking trail shared with cyclists and roller bladers... most whom are courteous and let you know when they are coming up behind you. Easy walk for those who cant handle a hike. Bring a water bottle

A great trail to bike. When you ride from Hamden there is a slight upgrade. The trail is in great shape .

Cool place to ride

Love this place! Great for biking, walking, running.

Lovely place for a nice long walk. Easy flat and paved.

I ride my bicycle here all the time. Once they finish this trail it will start in New Haven, CT. to the Mass. line this year Im planning on doing this trail at stages so it is a bit easier for me. I think if I was younger I could do it in three to four days. Its a very nice trail even better in the fall.

Beautiful place to ride bike. Can get a little crowded just be patient and courteous.

Almost as good as CC rail trail. New haven section gets a rough crowd. Mainly well wooded, long stretches, and a few stream/pond views. Good walk better bike ride.

Beautiful scenic bike trail.

Great place for a walk or bicycle ride.

My feel good place

This is a great multi-use trail. Nice wide path with some good tree cover. Watch out for bugs on a humid day though. There are some wetlands that are adjacent to the trail, so the bugs love that. If youre on a bike it isnt too bad. But walkers be ware.

Great place to ride your bike

Great place for a walk or bicycle ride. Quite and peaceful. Southern section from Hamden to Southington

Trail extends all way to lazy lane soon Plain ville. I hope.

Great place for walking

Good

Favorite place to walk and ride a bike

Wonderful biking trail.

What a beautiful little trail

Great place to take a walk or bike ride with your family. If you go to the park you must see restored Lock 12, located south of Brooksvale Road. Lock 12 provides the best glimpse into the past of the canal. Lock 12 park includes a museum, helicoidal bridge, 2.9-mile hiking/biking trail, a picnic area, and is ADA compliant.

It was hot today, very few people, plenty of shade. I had an enjoyable bike ride.

Great place to take your children for a safe bike ride.

Beautiful place to run. Paved, flat trail.

Great place for biking and walking

I rode the section between Cheshire and New Haven. It was well kept, mostly through woods and lightly crowded. I would go again.

Quick mile with Lola

Really nice place to walk when it’s nice out! Will be back again

Beautiful bike trail. However, its too flat.

Love talking the kids on bike rides here. Safe and secure.

Great for biking and walking

Part of the trail was closed. Nice though.

Nice canopy on hot days. lovely place to bike and walk.

Beautiful paved trail through Connecticut. However, lots of care should be used when going through the New Haven section, particularly if alone.

Amazing path. Perfect for bikes. Bad on weather events such as heat waves, snow, and rain.

Excellent biking on paved surface.

Beautiful place to walk or ride a bicycle.

Great trail for ridding your bike and running.

A beautiful walk during the week, but avoid the weekends because of rude bike riders who dont warn when passing joggers or walkers.

Clean. Beautiful. Great for bike rides

Amazing trail for biking, walking, skating etc. Kids friendly.

This place is a great place to be outside with nature.

Boring but gets the miles in.

Clean. Paved and not to busy

Peaceful, clean and long!!

Beautifully for a jog or bike ride.

Pretty

Go for a walk

Me I like ridding my bike on the trail I go all the way

Wonderful cycling

Great bike trail.

Might be the biking trail in ct

Love it

Excellent!!

Great ride

Nice, well-tended trail

Well kept.

Very clean

Great biking trail!

Lovely and peacfull