Airline Trail

Though the rails are long gone, this rail bed once offered fashionable, rapid transit from New York to Boston.  Those who travel the corridor today witness the same inspiring panoramas and absorb the same solitude that has greeted travelers since the line was constructed. Stretching across Eastern Connecticut from Thompson to East Hampton, this linear trail dates from the 1870s and today draws walkers, hikers, horseback riders and bikers from across the state for the views, the relaxation and the solitude.

The Town of Chaplin made some improvements to the Airline Trail in 2014 and will also be purchasing benches and signs using grant funds.

Air Line State Park Trail (ct.gov)

Community

• Airline Trail
• Animal Control
• Chaplin Cemeteries
• Chaplin Elementary School
• Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board
• Eastern Highlands Health Department
• Eastern Regional Tourism District
• Emergency Management
• Fire Department
• Justice of the Peace
• Library
• Mansfield Housing Authority
• MidNeroc Waste Facility
• NECCOG
• Parish Hill Middle/High School
• Parks and Recreation
• Senior Center
• The Last Green Valley
• Veteran Liaison