Crosstown Trails
South Windsor Walk & Wheel Ways
About
Crosstown Trail
- 6.2 Mile multi-use recreational trail
- Paved, 10 feet wide, and designed to accommodate self-powered users of all abilities and ages.
- Allows safe north-south travel accross our town following the Eversource powerline corridor.
- Designated a CT Greenway on June 2, 2017
- Funding through grant money & in-kind services
- Construction of the trail is expected to be in several phases beginning with the middle section.
Where will the proposed trail travel?
Mile Mark | Description | Dev Phase |
|---|---|---|
0-1 | The trail begins at Clark Street power line corridor between Pleasant Valley Road and Margaret Drive and continues to Stanley Drive. | 2B |
1-2 | The trail continues along the corridor to Wapping Park. | 2A |
2-3 | From Wapping Park, the trail crosses Ellington Road (RT. 30) through the SW Land Conservation Trust and Priest Farm corridors to Sullivan Ave. | 1A |
3-4 | Crossing Sullivan Ave. the trail follows the corridor parallel to Ellington Road (RT. 74) to Nevers Park. | 1B |
4-5 | The trail continues through the corridor parallel to Nevers Park crossing Miller Road to Barber Hill Road. | 3A |
5-6 | The trail travels along Barber Hill Road to the SW Wildlife Sanctuary, picking up the power line corridor in the Sanctuary, ending on Niederwerfer Road. | 3B |
What will it Connect?
- Neighborhoods
- Town Parks
- South Windsor Land Conservation Trust
- State Land
- South Windsor Center
- Neighboring Towns
- Captain John Bissel Trail, Riverview Trail, Charter Oak Greenway and the East Coast Greenway.
Who will it Serve?
- Residents & Visitors
- Bike Commuters
- Walkers
- Runners
- Bicyclists
- Wheelchair Users
- Roller Bladders & Skaters
- Scooters
- Strollers
- Skateboarders
- Class 1 & 2 electric bicyclists
Benefits of the Trail
- Available to Everyone
- All Ages can enjoy the trail
- Connects us to Nature
- Connects us to Neighborhoods
- Gather with Friends
- Families can exercise together
- Handicap Accessible
- Increases opportunities for local businesses
- Provides a safe commuting route
- Raises property value as homes along trails are most desirable
- Trails help strengthen communities
Crosstown Trail: Phase 1A
What's Next?
Take a Tour
Take a tour through the Phase 1A planned trail route.
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Wapping Park Entrance
Contact
South Windsor Walk & Wheel Ways
South Windsor, CT 06074
Phone: 860-648-6355
Email: swwandww@cox.net
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South Windsor Parks and Recreation
350 Foster St
South Windsor, CT 06074
Phone: 860-648-6355
Email: rec@southwindsor-ct.gov
