Trail Segments
Choose one of the sections below to begin exploring Al's Trail.
- Upper Paugussett - The longest segment along Lake Lillinonah in the Upper Paugussett Stare Forest; contains several loops including the CFAP Blue-Blazed Lilinonah Trail.
- McLaughlin Vineyards - Wooded trail along Lake Zoar, with several loop trails
- Black Bridge Road (connector) - Wetlands trek with beavers!
- Rocky Glen - Great views in Sandy Hook
- Dayton St. (connector) - Short road walk in downtown Sandy Hook (thru hikers can get provisions here)
- Pootatuck River - Moderate walk along the Pootatuck
- Deep Brook - Close-to-town hike along a beautiful trout stream
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Featured Segment
The McLaughlin Vineyards segment is named for the vineyard that it encircles. McLaughlin Vineyards, incorporated in 1979 by the McLaughlin Family, grows grapes, bottles wine and taps maple trees for making maple syrup. Owner Bruce McLaughlin built two miles of Al’s Trail.
