Larkin State Park Trail

Larkin State Park Trail is a Connecticut rail trail that follows the former New [York and New England Railroad|New York & New England Railroad] roadbed across the towns of Southbury, Oxford, Middlebury, and Naugatuck. The trail is long; its eastern terminus is at Whittemore Glen State Park, the western at Kettletown Road in Southbury. The trail is open for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing.

History

The rail line was in operation from 1881 until 1939. Four years after the line's abandonment, Dr. Charles L. Larkin bought a ten-mile section that he donated to the state for the purpose of creating an equestrian trail. The park was named in his honor.