About the New Haven & Northampton Canal Greenway Alliance
The New Haven & Northampton Canal Greenway Alliance (NHNCGA) represents seven nonprofit groups that make up the 81 mile multi-use greenway in Massachusetts and Connecticut, with a focus on strengthening the tourism and recreational opportunities along the trail corridor.
Mission Statement:
Promote the 81 mile New Haven & Northampton Canal Greenway (NHNCG) as a vibrant active transportation corridor and a regional resource for strengthening tourism, recreational opportunities, and community health for all ages and abilities.
Group Structure:
The New Haven & Northampton Canal Greenway is managed by 16 town and city governments in partnership with seven nonprofit, volunteer based member organizations: Farmington Canal Rail-to-Trail Association, Farmington Valley Trails Council, Friends of the Southwick Rail Trail, Friends of the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail, Friends of the Southampton Greenway, Friends of the Manhan Rail Trail, and Friends of Northampton Trails.
Regional Trail Names:
The New Haven & Northampton Canal Greenway, from New Haven to Northampton, contains all or a segment of these trails : Farmington Canal Heritage Trail, Southwick Rail Trail, Columbia Greenway Rail Trail, Southampton Greenway, Manhan Rail Trail, New Haven Northampton Canal Line, East Coast Greenway.
Current Happenings (updated 1/8/2024):
We now have 15 out of 16 towns and cities supporting the NHNCG name. NHNCG Mileage and Approval
Currently seeking a written letter of support from Hamden CT
Significant progress has been made in completing the remaining gaps, with sections in New Haven and Southington opening in 2024. Progress & Gaps
Logo designed by Taylor Lubin
Signage on the NHNCG in Westfield - Nov 2022 (the mounting bolt heads are too large - it's a prototype)