VERPLANCK TRAIL

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Trail Highlights
The Verplanck Hiking Trail is one of nine hiking trails that makes up Manchester’s section of the Hockanum Linear River Park. Small orange blazes on trees or rocks indicate the Hockanum River trails. Two blazes indicate that there’s a turn or intersection ahead. Three blazes indicate a side trail or alternate route. The side trail is marked with an orange blaze and white dot in the middle. There are three other towns with trails along the Hockanum River - Ellington, Vernon, and East Hartford.

This is a mature forest with swamp views and wild life. It serves as an outdoor classroom. Children from Verplanck Elementary School use this trail for nature study hikes. Various classes practice their snowshoeing exercises and tracking wildlife activities in the winter.

Parking and Accessibility
Take I-384 to I-84 to eastbound exit 60, right off ramp onto Routes 6 and 44, after 200 feet take a right into the stone dust parking lot. Alternate parking is in the Verplanck School Parking lot on Olcott St. This trail is not wheelchair accessible.

Trail Head: south side of routes 6 and 44 just east of exit 60 off I-84. across from cheney tech school. alternate parking at Verplanck school parking lot, Olcott St.
Hours: dawn to dusk
Length: 1.5 miles/1.5 hours
Surface: rough ground grass, boardwalks
Difficulty: easy
Bike Lockers: No
Contact: Town of Manchester Customer Service Center, 41 Center St., Manchester, CT 06040, 860-647-5235. www.townofmanchester.org/leisure/hiking.cfm