It is owned and operated by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, with upgrades and maintenance done by town forces and community volunteer groups in coordination with the state.

The last train ran on September 29, 1970, by which time the line was part of the bankrupt Penn Central.

Other sections have been cleared and had drainage work done, but still have a somewhat rough, unfinished surface that is not suitable for road bikes.

Colonial Road, Manchester to the western Hop River bridge at Columbia/Coventry town line This long section of the trail, including the entire section of trail in the towns of Manchester, Vernon, Bolton and Andover has been completed.

Western Hop River bridge at Columbia/Coventry town line to Kings Road, Coventry: This section has been cleared and had drainage improvements, and has some finished surface installed.

The trail crosses the following roads, providing access: US 44/ US 6 and I-384 Greenway Andover History Museum A stream restoration project with signage is located about 4 miles (6.4 km) from the Vernon trailhead.

The eastern half of the trail at Bolton Notch State Park connects to the Charter Oak Greenway going west towards Manchester and Hartford.