Shoreline Greenway — D.C. Moore improved return
Connecticut · Greenway
From the second public former-school parking area on Hoop Pole Lane walk across the open field to the marked D.C. Moore trail. Follow the main improved path toward Mansfield Grove Road for up to half a mile and retrace before the street. Do not continue across Mansfield Grove/Pevetty Drive into Farm River hiking sections.
Plan your ride
- Location
- East Haven · Connecticut
- Ride length
- Up to 1 mile return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Hard-packed crushed-granite/stone main trail
- 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
- D.C. Moore Shoreline Greenway public parking, Hoop Pole Lane, East Haven, 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.
Shoreline Greenway — D.C. Moore improved 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: D.C. Moore Shoreline Greenway public parking, Hoop Pole Lane, East Haven, CT.
Manager-curated directions identify the second lot on the left off Hoop Pole Lane at the former D.C. Moore School. Use only currently signed public trail spaces; no assumption of school-program access.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 1 mile return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: From the second public former-school parking area on Hoop Pole Lane walk across the open field to the marked D.C. Moore trail. Follow the main improved path toward Mansfield Grove Road for up to half a mile and retrace before the street. Do not continue across Mansfield Grove/Pevetty Drive into Farm River hiking sections.
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Surface and effort
Hard-packed crushed-granite/stone main trail. 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. Profile distinguishes accessible D.C. Moore bicycle tread from Farm River State Park’s steep hiking section. The broader Shoreline network and on-road links are excluded, even where a regional map joins them. 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.