The Quinnipiac River Linear Trail is a multi-use trail that is over 1.25 miles in length. The trail is mostly paved with some gravel areas. In this area of the river, large dams were used to power the local silver industry, forming impounded lakes like Hanover Pond (in Meriden) and Community Lake. The dam at Community Lake broke in 1979, and the woods and meadow you see here in the former lakebed support many new wildlife. Plans are underway to rebuild a smaller lower dam, to partly re-flood the area, and create new wetlands. 

The AllTrails website has a map and description of a hike at the Quinnipiac River Linear Trail.