Bissell Bridge — separated river-crossing return
Connecticut · Greenway
From the Bissell Bridge trailhead at Windsor Meadows join the signed bridge bicycle/walkway and cross the Connecticut River on its separated route, then retrace at the eastern end, approximately 1.8 miles one way. Do not continue onto traffic roads or assume the separate Windsor River nature path permits the same ride.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Windsor / South Windsor · Connecticut
- Ride length
- About 3.6 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Developed hard-surface separated bridge bicycle/walkway and ramps
- Road crossings
- Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure.
- Elevation
- Bridge-access ramps and exposed river-crossing gradients; manage descending speed and wind.
- Starting location
- Windsor Meadows State Park public Bissell Bridge trailhead, East Barber Street, Windsor, CT
State manager’s 1.8-mile separated Bissell Bridge trail, retraced.
State manager published park reference, not a surveyed parking lot or trailhead pin. Use the written named bridge/main-trail public start.
Bissell Bridge — separated river-crossing return — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-22. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
A selected outing on a documented improved bicycle route. Follow the stated public start and course.
Start and parking
Start: Windsor Meadows State Park public Bissell Bridge trailhead, East Barber Street, Windsor, CT.
State park identifies public parking and the Bissell Bridge boat launch/trailhead at East Barber Street. Use currently signed day-use trail visitor spaces without blocking boat trailers; walk the approach.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: About 3.6 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: From the Bissell Bridge trailhead at Windsor Meadows join the signed bridge bicycle/walkway and cross the Connecticut River on its separated route, then retrace at the eastern end, approximately 1.8 miles one way. Do not continue onto traffic roads or assume the separate Windsor River nature path permits the same ride.
State manager’s 1.8-mile separated Bissell Bridge trail, retraced.
Surface and effort
Developed hard-surface separated bridge bicycle/walkway and ramps. Bridge-access ramps and exposed river-crossing gradients; manage descending speed and wind.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure. Yield to pedestrians, keep right, and slow at blind corners. Stop at barriers; never use a traffic-road detour to bypass a trail closure.
Hours, costs and access
8 a.m. to sunset under current park signs. Follow current public visitor-parking terms; reserved activities and events have separate conditions.
Reviewed 2026-10-22. State manager identifies the 1.8-mile separated bridge trail and distinguishes it from the 0.65-mile Windsor River Trail on its map. This guide covers the bridge route only. Bridge ramps and river wind can add effort. This is a source review, not a same-day inspection. Recheck the linked manager before travel.
Map and Directions
Use the named public start and its posted parking signs. The map reference identifies the facility or selected trail area; it is not a surveyed parking stall or navigable route line. Bicycle and e-bike rules can differ; only ordinary bicycle use is established unless noted.