Norwalk River Valley Trail — Wilton east stone-dust return
Connecticut · Greenway
Reach the east trailhead at Wolfpit/Route 7 using the designated controlled crossing on foot. Follow the signed off-road eastern NRVT north for approximately 2.4 miles to its built end short of Skunk Lane, then retrace. Do not ride Skunk Lane, the western town-road loop or unfinished northern extensions.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Wilton · Connecticut
- Ride length
- About 4.8 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Stone dust with designated accessible boardwalk; western road loop excluded
- 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
- NRVT Wilton east public trail access, Wolfpit Road and US Route 7, Wilton, CT
Profile’s completed 2.4-mile off-road eastern section retraced; parking/crossing walks extra.
Manager-published main-trail junction reference east of Route 7 near Wolfpit access, not parking. Walk the controlled highway approach described in the guide.
Norwalk River Valley Trail — Wilton east stone-dust 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: NRVT Wilton east public trail access, Wolfpit Road and US Route 7, Wilton, CT.
Profile identifies a public commuter lot at Wolfpit/Route 7 on the opposite side from the east trailhead. Walk the designated Route 7 crossing; never ride through highway lanes or cross away from controls. Follow current commuter-lot signs.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: About 4.8 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: Reach the east trailhead at Wolfpit/Route 7 using the designated controlled crossing on foot. Follow the signed off-road eastern NRVT north for approximately 2.4 miles to its built end short of Skunk Lane, then retrace. Do not ride Skunk Lane, the western town-road loop or unfinished northern extensions.
Profile’s completed 2.4-mile off-road eastern section retraced; parking/crossing walks extra.
Surface and effort
Stone dust with designated accessible boardwalk; western road loop excluded. 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 profile’s 6.2-mile loop includes on-road western and northern links. Only the 2.4-mile completed east side is included. Planned north-of-Skunk-Lane work is not assumed complete; walk slippery boardwalks and check current construction signs. 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.