Features:
The paths along the Connecticut River are among the most popular places to run in Springfield. There are several sections, unfortunately not contiguous or well-connected. The two best sections are the The Connecticut River Walk and Bikeway, accessible from downtown Springfield, and a section in Agawam, just south of town. TRAIL MAP
Connecticut River Walk and Bikeway. This paved multi-use path follows the east bank of the Connecticut River for 3.7 miles, from Mason Ave. in the north to just south of the National Basketball Hall of Fame. There are some nice views of the river, Springfield’s skyline, and the Holyoke and Mount Tom mountain ranges. The best access from downtown is to use the (not very pleasant) underpass off State St. or Union St. Note: Unfortunately, and curiously, there’s a ~1 mile section north of the N End Bridge (West St.) where a wall blocks views of the river.
- Add-On: Can catch part of our Springfield History & Homes tour.
Agawam Section. Just south of downtown, a paved multi-use trail runs along the western bank of the Connecticut River for 1.7 miles, paralleling River Rd. There are nice water views. The path runs from the intersection of River Rd. & School St. south to Borgatti Park.
- Springfield Section: Up to 3.7 miles (6 km) one-way; Agawam Section: 3.4 miles out & back
- Fairly flat
- Springfield Section: God area to start is near downtown, @Memorial Bridge; Agawam Section: River Rd. & School St.
- For Springfield section: access from downtown via underpass off State St. or Union St.
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