2 - Town of Colchester

Trails
The Open Space Plan on
page 37 shows how trails
could be laid out to create an
overall
system
interconnecting areas of
Colchester.
These might be considered
major trails with smaller
trails (not shown) connecting
to individual neighborhoods
and areas.
The conceptual trail locations
shown on the map on page 37
are for schematic planning
purposes only and are subject
to considerable modification
based on additional review.
Trails & Bikeways
Connecting open space areas with trails will greatly enhance the value of the open space to all Colchester residents. In
addition, connections to open space lands in adjacent communities will create opportunities to establish a greenbelt of
regional or even state-wide significance.
A key element in tying open space and recreation areas into an integrated system is the establishment of a series of trails
which connect open space areas. These paths (for walking, cycling, cross-county skiing, and horseback riding, where
appropriate) increase the accessibility of the entire open space system to the town's residents and greatly add to its
potential recreation use. Improving the Air Line Railroad spur as a trail to connect with other trails is a good example of
such a project. The development of a trail network should receive high priority since the amount of land which needs to
be reserved is relatively small compared to the benefits that will be gained.
Airline Trail Pathway at the Town Green
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