Bloomfield Greenway — paved Tariffville connector return
Connecticut · Greenway
From Day Hill Road’s signed trail lot follow the marked greenway toward Tariffville to the Main Street/Route 189 endpoint, then retrace. Use designated crossings of Tunxis, Tariffville and Hoskins roads; do not continue on ordinary roads to the Farmington Canal Trail.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Bloomfield / Simsbury · Connecticut
- Ride length
- About 5 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Paved separated greenway
- 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
- Easy to moderate with access ramps and local slopes; stop at road crossings.
- Starting location
- Bloomfield Greenway public parking, Day Hill Road near Tunxis Avenue, Bloomfield, CT
Profile’s completed 2.5-mile one-way off-road connector, retraced.
Manager-published map point for the selected trail/access area. Not a surveyed entrance, parking stall or guarantee of current parking availability; follow the named written public start.
Bloomfield Greenway — paved Tariffville connector 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: Bloomfield Greenway public parking, Day Hill Road near Tunxis Avenue, Bloomfield, CT.
Profile identifies dedicated public trail parking on Day Hill Road and a separate Tariffville Road lot. Use the actual signed lot; walk any entrance road crossing.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: About 5 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: From Day Hill Road’s signed trail lot follow the marked greenway toward Tariffville to the Main Street/Route 189 endpoint, then retrace. Use designated crossings of Tunxis, Tariffville and Hoskins roads; do not continue on ordinary roads to the Farmington Canal Trail.
Profile’s completed 2.5-mile one-way off-road connector, retraced.
Surface and effort
Paved separated greenway. Easy to moderate with access ramps and local slopes; stop at road crossings.
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
Use daylight and obey posted trail, park and parking hours. Follow current public visitor-parking terms; reserved activities and events have separate conditions.
Reviewed 2026-10-22. Profile records this 2.5-mile off-road section as completed in 2024. It closes part of a regional gap, not every remaining East Coast Greenway gap. 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.