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Haddam Trail Network

This introduction to the Haddam Trail Network showcases over 50 miles of mapped trails across 42 trailheads in the scenic Cockaponset Forest of Connecticut. With the goal of promoting an active lifestyle and boosting local economic development, these trails foster community engagement, enhance property values, and attract new businesses. The report discusses the challenges Haddam faces in terms of economic sustainability and highlights the benefits of trails, including their role in connecting neighborhoods and enhancing natural awareness. Future developments focus on trail improvements and community involvement.

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Haddam Trail Network

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  1. Haddam Trail Network An introduction and a future

  2. Haddam Trails • > 50 Miles of Mapped Trails • 42 trailheads • Ownership • State of Connecticut – Cockaponset Forest • CT Forest and Park Association - Blue Blazed Trails • RSD 17- Haddam Elementary Land Trust - Swan Hill • Haddam Land Trust

  3. Cockaponsett Forest North

  4. Cockaponsett Forest South

  5. HES

  6. Haddam Land Trust • Trails • Bamforth (21) • Nedobity (15) • Ponsett Ridge (20) • Saraceno (9)

  7. Miller’s Pond

  8. Future Trails – Higganum Loop

  9. Haddam’s Economic Challenge • Average Appraised Value of Single Family Home in Haddam = $ 237,500 • Average Assessed Value of Single Family Home in Haddam = $154,375 • Average Tax Paid by Home Owner=$4,368 • Average Children per Home = .48 • Average Cost of Education for Each Child in Haddam=$13,537, Which Equals = $6,497 per Household Where is the $6496 difference coming from?

  10. Trails and Haddam’s Economic Development (Sustainment) • Loss of CT Yankee • Where does Haddam make up shortfall? • Raise Taxes or Lower Spending (Schools) • Trend from Haddam Visioning Sessions • 1% of land set aside for commercial • 0.8% zoned for industrial use • Commercial Development of Village Center

  11. Benefits of Trails to Towns • Nearby (convenient) opportunities for active and healthy lifestyle. • Safe for pedestrians • Increased awareness of natural surroundings • Non-motorized corridor connecting parts of the town.

  12. Economic Benefits of Trails • Increase in property values near trails • Attacts new businesses and employees • 2nd most important community amenity out of 18 choices (Mountain Bay Trail – Brown County, WI) • Increase in spending • $13.54 per person per visit in town on food, beverages and transportation (Ohio Miami Trail) – ($4 -$30) • $277/year average per person in region on clothes, equipment and accessories. • If trail is centrally connected, can lead to reinvestment in downtown. • A destination trail can bring in a significant number of outside users (depending on quality of trail, can be 5% to 70% non-local).

  13. Key Trails • Cove Wharf Road (Nosal Road) • Higganum Cove • Higganum Village Loop • Swan Hill • Railway from Tylerville through Haddam ??

  14. Next Steps • DEP Grant submitted in August for $22,000 • Web Site • Trailhead Markings • Interpretative Signs • Future Steps • Central Kiosk map • Printed Trail Maps • Best use for unused railroad from Tylerville to Middletown • Development of connector trails • Need active research into where trails are needed • Right of Ways • Donations to Haddam Land Trust • Finish Higganum Loop

  15. Sample Web Map

  16. How can you help ? • Use the trails • Receive email with links to all maps • Spread the word • Receive updates on trails – sign up sheet • Volunteer to work on trail development

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