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Welcome

Springfield’s Bicycle and Walking Path

We are a group of citizens interested in developing trails and greenways in our community to provide safe recreational opportunities close to home.STAG was formed in 1990 as one of three model efforts around the state to develop town trails and greenways plans.This planning led to a 1993 award from the VT Agency of Transportation to develop the abandoned railroad corridor along the Black River into a biking and walking path.The 10-foot wide, paved path is called the Toonerville Trail. The major part of the trail’s route was formerly the railbed for the Springfield Electric Railroad.The trolleys that ran on that line from Springfield to Charlestown were affectionately called the "Toonerville trolleys" after a cartoon strip popular during the early 20th century. The Trail is 3 miles long and connects the downtown business district with residential areas, the Meeting Waters YMCA Lewis Day Camp, Route 5 and the Cheshire Bridge that spans the Connecticut River to Charlestown, New Hampshire.

Who is Springfield Trails and Greenways (STAG)?

In May, 2000, the Toonerville Trail was designated a Community Millennium Trail as part of the White House Millennium Trails 2000 project! The Town of Springfield will maintain the Trail in perpetuity along with the assistance of various civic groups, organizations, and clubs.

Enjoy and Protect Your Path

Please:

Stay on the trail to minimize erosion and vegetation disturbance.

Keep our path free of litter. Carry out what you carry in.

Keep pets under control, all dogs must be leashed.

Respect animals, and their habitats.

Respect the rights of the private property owners by following the paths guidelines and regulations.

Use the trail for walking, bicycling, rollerblading, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing only! No motorized vehicles

Many thanks to Joseph Schweiterman, Fred Richardson and Rick White for the interpretive information. Springfield Trails and Greenways Springfield Parks and Recreation 96 Main St., Springfield, VT 05156 802-885-2727
For information about the Springfield area, contact the Springfield Chamber of Commerce 802-885-2779 http://www.SpringfieldVT.com