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.
DCR 2026 First Day Hikes in Massachusetts
Check out the DCR's list of 2026 Massachusetts First Day Hikes here! DCR First Day Hikes in Central Mass can be found here. See this for information about all DCR seasonal programs and events.
Mass Central Rail Trail Dedication – THANK YOU!
Thank you all for coming out to our Mass Central Rail Dedication on September 29th! The Mass Central Rail Trail would not exist without the tremendous support we recieve from our eight Wachusett/Ware towns (Barre, Holden, Oakham, Paxton, Princeton, Rutland, Sterling,...
Mass Central Rail Trail Walk Run Ride – October 4th 2025
Thank you to all the participants for our October 4th run, walk & rides! It was great to see everyone out on a beautiful day enjoying the MCRT! For any questions - contact us, colleen.abrams@verizon.net or by phone 508-479-2123.
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.
Pommogussett Tunnel Murals Underway in 2023
Thanks to some hardy volunteers, we established the planned Pommogussett Tunnel murals along the rail trail in Rutland. Christy Barnes, representing Wachusett Greenways, organized volunteer hours and the professional skills of Clayton Johansen, to accomplish the...
