Connecting the Wachusett community with trails and greenways
Wachusett Greenways’ mission is connecting the Wachusett-area community with trails and greenways. In 1995, this all-volunteer nonprofit group and our partners began to build and maintain trails. Wachusett Greenways’ key project is the Mass Central Rail Trail (MCRT) in central Massachusetts. Members, volunteers, donors and many partners are central to our work. We have completed 19 miles of the planned 30 miles of the MCRT through the towns of Sterling, West Boylston, Holden, Rutland, Oakham and Barre. The first section of trail opened in 1997.
Wachusett Greenways members, volunteers and donors are working to complete the central 30 miles along with our partners including the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation and other Commonwealth agencies, eight towns, regional foundations and businesses. Other communities are working complete the entire 104 miles of the Mass Central Rail Trail between Northampton and Boston.
Learn more about Wachusett Greenways here!
Ready to volunteer?
Find Your Niche! Volunteers are vital to Wachusett Greenways’ success. You are invited for fun and service. From trail work, to grant writing, hospitality, outreach, and other initiatives. Please contact Colleen Abrams at 508-479-2123, or send us a message to learn more.
Greenways News
Wachusett Greenways periodically updates this page with announcements, trail reports and conditions. If you find an issue with any part of the trail, please use the button below to Report a Trail Issue.
Mass Central Rail Trail Dedication – September 29th 2025
You are invited to join Wachusett Greenways on September 29 at 1 p.m. to celebrate 30 years of the Mass Central Rail Trail as we dedicate the newest opening sections in Holden at Manning Street. Let’s thank the special partners who are connecting 30 miles of this...
Mass Central Rail Trail Walk Run Ride – October 4th 2025
Saturday, October 4, 10 AM YOU are invited! Sign up for the walk, run or ride of your choice: 1, 2, or 4.6 Mile Walk 1, 4.6 or 10 Mile Run 2, 10 or 18 Mile Bicycle All begin at Manning St. MCRT and are out and back. Celebrate 30 years of the Mass Central Rail Trail as...
Sign up for fall trail cleanup! Fall 2025
The leaves are falling. Join us to clear the trail and ditches. contact@wachusettgreenways.org or call Colleen 508-479-2123 to volunteer for weekdays, evenings or Saturdays. THANK YOU to everyone who helps!
Portable Restrooms
Find portable restrooms on the MCRT year round see locations here. Portable Restrooms on the MCRT are provided year round at eight locations and removed from one location at the Springdale Mill site for the winter. Wachusett Greenways provides restrooms in Sterling,...
WANTED: more push mowers
Do you have one you aren’t using? Would you like to volunteer to maintain or repair mowers? Your help will keep the rail trail beautiful. contact@wachusettgreenways.org or call Colleen 508-479-2123.
DCR September and October 2025 Events : Wachusett Reservoir Watershed
Check out the DCR Wachusett Reservoir Watershed upcoming events! [pdf-embedder url="https://www.wachusettgreenways.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/DCR-Wachusett-Watershed-Events-September-October-2025.pdf" title="DCR Wachusett Watershed Events...
