Nashua River Rail Trail | Ayer, Massachusetts
When:
Open • Today, 6:00a - 8:00p
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Where:
Nashua River Rail Trail
Rt. 2A
Ayer, MA
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Animals, History, Nature, Outside
Event website:
https://www.mass.gov/locations/nashua-river-rail-trail
Explore the great outdoors along this 11 mile bike trail. During the fall months, enjoy the bright colors as the leaves change. Don't want to bike? The trail is also open to walking, rollerblading and horseback riding.
Get there via the MBTA Commuter Rail:
- Closest Commuter Rail station: Ayer (Fitchburg Line)
- This 11-mile paved trail is just 0.3 miles from Ayer Station and stretches into the woods and wetlands of northern Massachusetts.
Hours
Sunrise to sunset
Parking
Parking areas for access to the trail are located in Ayer, Groton, and Dunstable.
Ayer Center parking lot
For more information visit https://www.ayer.ma.us/commuter-parking
Groton Center parking (Court Street 10-15 spaces)
Take I-495 north or south to exit 31, then Rte. 119 west approximately seven miles to Groton Center. Take left at Station Ave. to the on-street parking area beside the trail.
Groton Sand Hill Road parking (10-15 gravel spaces)
- Take I-495 north or south to exit 31, then Rte. 119 west approximately ten miles. Take a right on Nod Road and right on Sand Hill Road. Follow Sand Hill Road to parking area on the right after crossing rail trail.
- Dunstable state line parking (10 gravel spaces)
- Take Rte. 3 to Exit 35, then Rte. 113 west beyond Dunstable Center. Take right on Hollis Street to New Hampshire state line. Parking is on the left.
Activities
- Biking
- Ride along a former railway and enjoy scenic overviews and wildlife.
All Activities
- Cross-country skiing
- Horseback riding
- Running and walking
- Fishing
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Scenic viewing area
Accessibility
- Accessible bike path
