Cheney Rail Trail — Broad Street northern return
Connecticut · Rail-trail
At the public Broad Street trail parking join the Cheney main rail trail and head north toward Hilliard Street for up to one mile, then retrace. Stop at Middle Turnpike and Woodland crossings, walking uncomfortable ramps. Do not add Path to Wellness hiking trails or the road connectors to Hop River/Charter Oak.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Manchester · Connecticut
- Ride length
- Up to 2 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Packed-earth main rail trail with paved/bridge transitions
- 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
- Local ramps, street crossings and gentle/rolling grades; no surveyed maximum-grade promise.
- Starting location
- Cheney Rail Trail public parking, 363 Broad Street, Manchester, CT
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
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.
Cheney Rail Trail — Broad Street northern 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: Cheney Rail Trail public parking, 363 Broad Street, Manchester, CT.
Profile identifies a designated public lot at 363 Broad Street; a separate lot is at 28 Hilliard Street. Use current trail-parking signs, not adjacent businesses.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 2 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: At the public Broad Street trail parking join the Cheney main rail trail and head north toward Hilliard Street for up to one mile, then retrace. Stop at Middle Turnpike and Woodland crossings, walking uncomfortable ramps. Do not add Path to Wellness hiking trails or the road connectors to Hop River/Charter Oak.
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Surface and effort
Packed-earth main rail trail with paved/bridge transitions. Local ramps, street crossings and gentle/rolling grades; no surveyed maximum-grade promise.
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. The named rail trail is listed as a 1.9-mile network, with separate 1.5- and 0.8-mile road connectors. Those connectors are excluded. Profile notes a short moderate incline just south of Woodland Street; use firm dry tread. 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.