Train Trail Hike for Connecticut National Trails Weekend

Take in some fresh air, get exercise, and learn about William Gillette! Join a guided hike of the train trail.

By The Friends of Gillette Castle State Park

Date and time

Starts on Sunday, June 2 · 1pm EDT

Location

Gillette Castle State Park

67 River Road East Haddam, CT 06423

About this event

1 hour 15 minutes

Join us on a guided hike of the route followed by William Gillette's narrow-gague train. Gillette's train system runs through very scenic areas of the 122 acre state park, with numerous historic features along the way. The hike is a about an hour and fifteen minutes, and is generally gentle and flat trail with a couple of brief scrambles.

The hike is limited to 20 visitors, and REQUIRES advance registration. Sturdy shoes and warm clothing is recommended. To ensure the comfort of all hikers, please leave your pets at home, or take a walk without a trail guide (leashed dogs are allowed at the park). We hope to see vou there!

Organized by

The Friends of Gillette Castle State Park

Founded in 1998, the Friends of Gillette Castle State Park are a community of volunteers with a shared appreciation for the historic and unique Gillette Castle and the legacy of William Gillette.

The park is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), and we supplement their work by engaging the local community in: events and activities that keep the spirit of William Gillette alive, small scale restoration and trail projects on the park grounds, and advocacy to ensure adequate funding and support for this unique Connecticut gem.

Our mission is to support and promote the preservation of William Gillette's legacy, the conservation of park grounds, and the restoration of Gillette Castle, in partnership with DEEP.

Membership, volunteers, and donations fuel everything we do. We invite you to join us whether you live nearby or far away. We always welcome new members!