Norwalk River Valley Trail Explained

Norwalk River Valley Trail
Location	Norwalk, CT to Danbury, CT
Length	0.7 miles (current) 27 miles (planned)
Trailheads	Union Street, Norwalk Crescent Street, Norwalk (current section)
Use	Hiking, biking, jogging, cross country skiing
Difficulty	Easy and level (currently). Partially handicapped accessible
Surface	Asphalt or wooded
Amenities	Benches, playground, tennis courts

The Norwalk River Valley Trail (NRVT) is a multi-use trail that is under construction. The plan for the trail is to run from Norwalk, Connecticut, to Danbury, Connecticut, stretching about 38miles passing through Redding, Ridgefield and Wilton. The trail currently consists of a 0.7miles section in Norwalk with the trailheads at Matthews Park and Union Street. The trail generally follows the Norwalk River.

The trail is controlled by each respective town it passes through. Funding is provided primarily by the state, along with some private donations.

Trail development

The idea for the Norwalk River Valley Trail aroused in 1995 to have a trail run along the Norwalk River. The trail will extend over 30miles from Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk to Rogers Park in Danbury, passing through Wilton, Ridgefield, and Redding.^[1]

External links

• Norwalk River Valley Trail
• Proposed Route
• Rails to Trails Conservancy
• Norwalk River Watershed Association

Notes and References

1. News: Tensa . Karen . July 3, 2023 . Norwalk River Valley Trail earns $4.5M federal RAISE grant for 30-mile trail from Norwalk to Danbury . July 20, 2024 . The Hour.