Assabet River Rail Trail, Multi-use rail trail in Massachusetts, United States
The Assabet River Rail Trail extends 12.5 miles through five communities, featuring paved paths alongside forests, wetlands, and waterways in eastern Massachusetts.
The trail follows the route of the former Marlborough Branch Railroad, which provided passenger service from 1849 until 1958 and freight operations until 1980.
The trail connects five former mill towns that transformed from industrial centers into modern communities while preserving their historical heritage along the Assabet River.
Trail access points include dedicated parking on Maple Street, with additional entry locations at South Acton Station and multiple boat launches for water activities.
The Trail of Flowers initiative introduces thousands of flowering plants, creating seasonal displays of native species along the recreational pathway.
Location: Massachusetts
GPS coordinates: 42.38820,-71.56530
Latest update: March 7, 2025 14:10
American Heritage Museum
4.9 km
Collings Foundation
5 km
New England Sports Center
3.8 km
Wayside Inn Historic District
8.7 km
Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge
8.1 km
Firestone-Apsley Rubber Company
1.2 km
Dennison Manufacturing Co. Paper Box Factory
5.6 km
John J. Carroll Water Treatment Plant
8.5 km
Bullard House
6 km
Goodale Homestead
5.1 km
J.D.C. Bradley House
8.2 km
Marlborough Center Historic District
4.7 km
Capt. Peter Rice House
4.6 km
Hapgood House
5.8 km
Berlin Town Hall
5.9 km
Marlborough Brook Filter Beds
6.9 km
Col. Adelbert Mossman House
850 m
American Heritage Museum
5 km
John Cotting House
4.9 km
Tenney Homestead
7.8 km
Pleasant Street Historic District
4.3 km
West Main Street Historic District
4.9 km
Whitcomb Inn and Farm
6.5 km
Brown-Stow House
6.2 km
Bolton Center Historic District
6.1 km
Pan Historic District
4.6 km
Randall-Hale Homestead
4 km
Sudbury Reservoir
8.5 kmReviews
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