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Norwalk

This accessible path from Calf Pasture Beach all the way to Broad Street is the beginning of the NRVT, with plans for extending northwards. The Trail on the west side of the river is complemented with an alternate loop around the inner harbor on the east side. 

ACTIVITY

Roll, Hike, Walk, Bike

LENGTH

5.6 miles

SURFACE

Gravel/Crushed Stone, Paved/Cement, Boardwalk

PETS

Permitted on leash

FEES

No.

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Trail Section Activity

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SECTION DESCRIPTION

The most urban of all Norwalk River Valley Trail sections, the NRVT Norwalk is a 5.6 mile hard surface linear park.

 

Enjoy the beauty and activity of Long Island Sound at Calf Pasture Beach.

 

Continue on-road via bike lanes and shared roadway to the Maritime Center along the streets of Norwalk. 

 

From the Aquarium, an off-road 10-foot-wide trail continues to Oyster Shell Park, through Mathews Park and then on to Union Park.

 

From Union Park, a new off-road trail returns to the riverside and runs almost 2 miles to Deering Pond at Broad Street.

 

Enjoy an easy stroll or bike ride with water views, historic mansions, and many informative signs about flora and fauna as well as the local history.

FRIENDLY REMINDER

Be kind, say hi! Greeting other trail users build community. Dog owners are responsible for disposing of pet waste.

ACCESS POINTS

Calf Pasture Beach

Oyster Shell Park

Lockwood-Matthews Park

Riverside Avenue

CURRENT STATUS

Completed Miles

Sections Under Construction

Future Planes

INCIDENT REPORT

NRVT Point-Person Contact | Webform

Expand Your Journey

Wilton

Ridgefield

Redding

Danbury

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The Friends of the NRVT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pursuing the following mission: To design, build and maintain a universally accessible, multi-use, 30-mile Trail linking Norwalk, Wilton, Redding, Ridgefield and Danbury, providing improved health and well-being, as well as alternative transportation, for everyone in our community.

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