![A bridge with a metal frame and a wooden walkway.](/sites/default/files/styles/hero_1600x745/public/images/2024-06/Moosup-Valley-State-Park-Trail-1-IG-eatmapexplorelongisland-1600px.jpg?h=c218915a&itok=tuUg7pBE)
Moosup Valley State Park Trail
Sterling/Plainfield, CT![A man fishing in the river (Instagram@jmcsweeneyphotography)](/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/images/2023-06/Moosup-FlyFishing-Winter-Instagram%40jmcsweeneyphotography_0.jpg?h=7e82de4a&itok=gakz6BK5)
![Water under a bridge in the woods](/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/images/2023-06/MoosupValley-Bridge-Water-AllTrails.jpg?h=00678232&itok=LMki2YHZ)
![Water under a bridge in fall (Instagram@susanwojciak)](/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/images/2023-06/MoosupValley-Bridge-Water-Instagram%40susanwojciak.jpg?h=cba7b382&itok=ZpBEZvLE)
![Three dogs running on one long leash in the woods (Instagram@sneakyfinch)](/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/images/2023-06/MoosupValley-Fall-Dogs-Walking-Instagram%40sneakyfinch.jpg?h=483fa857&itok=fIDaji05)
![A large rusty wheel in the woods (Instagram@mike_lotsa_trees)](/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/images/2023-06/MoosupValley-Trail-Biking-Instagram%40mike_lotsa_trees.jpg?h=dcd7f4fc&itok=6Uhda0y4)
![A view down a river in the woods (Instagram@upstreamflyfisherman)](/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/images/2023-06/MoosupValley-Water-Green-Instagram%40upstreamflyfisherman.jpg?h=dcd7f4fc&itok=oYTMbEdm)
![A bridge with a metal frame and a wooden walkway.](/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/images/2024-06/Moosup-Valley-State-Park-Trail-1-IG-eatmapexplorelongisland-1600px.jpg?h=dcd7f4fc&itok=UjUh-SNF)
![A serene river meandering through a lush forest, surrounded by tall trees and vibrant foliage.](/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/images/2024-06/Moosup-Valley-State-Park-Trail-2-IG-eatmapexplorelongisland-1600px.jpg?h=dcd7f4fc&itok=51et4ZyL)
Location
2-58 Withey Hill Rd.
Sterling/Plainfield, CT 06354
Contact
Main (860) 376-4075
![A forest trail with a large puddle in the middle reflecting the trees above it.](/sites/default/files/styles/hero_1600x645/public/images/2024-06/Moosup-Valley-State-Park-Trail-1-IG-mrsvonjazzhands-1600px.jpg?h=c442fc4c&itok=xpqSaZKc)
Activities
Overview
Body
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Trail Map | Mobile
- CT Rail Trail Explorer Interactive map and planning tool
- No ATV,UTV, motorcycle, or any other motorized use allowed on the trail.
Trail Access
The trail crosses the following roads at grade, providing access and parking as specified below:
Plainfield
- Main Street / Route 14 (parking area)
- River Street
- Barber Hill Road (parking area)
- Brunswick Avenue (parking area)
Sterling
- Main Street
- Industrial Park Road
- Route 14
- Babcock Road (parking area)
- Spring Lake Road
- Route 14A
Hiking
Nature
Other
Winter
Fees
Free
Accessibility
Parking
Trails
Pets
Yes, on leash.
![A view down a river in the woods (Instagram@upstreamflyfisherman)](/sites/default/files/styles/hero_1600x745/public/images/2023-06/MoosupValley-Water-Green-Instagram%40upstreamflyfisherman.jpg?h=8508c75a&itok=cDbkQQeF)
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