Hop River State Park Trail
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 8 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- See fee details
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- ctparks.com(860) 295-9523
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Hop River State Park Trail is a trail in Capitol Planning Region County, about 14 miles east of Hartford.
Things to do include hiking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
Official wording
Open Daily (8:00 a.m. – Sunset)
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Free | Free |
Official wording
Free
Connecticut park passes
- Passport to the Parks — free parking for CT-registered vehicles (funded by an $8/yr vehicle registration fee from July 1, 2025). Day-use parking at all CT State Parks and Forests Details
- Out-of-state vehicle season pass — $112. Season parking for out-of-state vehicles (as listed on park fee boxes) Details
From the Connecticut state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (connecticutstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 1-877-668-CAMP (2267)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
Hiking
Accessibility
N/A
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
• CT Rail Trail Explorer Interactive map and planning tool Maps • Trail Overview • Vernon/Manchester/Bolton • Bolton/Coventry/Andover • Andover/ Columbia • Columbia/Coventry Trailhead Parking Manchester • Colonial Road, at western terminus of trail Vernon • Church Street • Along Tunnel Road, south of the tunnel • Valley Falls Park on Valley Falls Road (follow blue blazes to the south) Bolton • At Bolton Notch State Park, at the junction of Route 44 and Route 6 • Steeles Crossing Road Andover • Burnap Brook Road • Wales Road • Along Shoddy Mill Road • Lake Road Columbia • Along Parker Bridge Road Coventry • Along Hop River Road • Along Kings Road
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Hartford — about 14 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.7679, -72.4079
- Phone
- (860) 295-9523
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Connecticut State Parks and Forests — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- DEEP 'Find a Park or Forest by Name' list (portal.ct.gov) merged with the ctparks.com ParkFinder search service
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology