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Wachusett Greenways

Connecting the greater Wachusett communities with the Mass Central Rail Trail since 1995

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.

MCRT Coalition “Loop Rides”

MCRT Coalition “Loop Rides”

The Mass Central Rail Trail Coalition is  offering some "Loop Rides" to introduce folks to the Mass Central Rail Trail sections that are complete. The first ride will be in Wayland and Weston this Sunday June 22, 2025 at 10:00 am.  For more info and to register (the...

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Lost and Found (updated June 5th 2025)

Lost and Found (updated June 5th 2025)

Mini-flashlight found April 23 on bench on MCRT in West Boylston. contact us or 508-479-2123 to claim. Kaliyadi sunglasses found May 27th on Wacuhsett St in Rutland. contact us or 860-573-4356 to claim. Childrens Raincoat found June 4th on River St/Thomas St in...

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Miles Road entrance to Rail Trail now OPEN

Miles Road entrance to Rail Trail now OPEN

The Mass Central Rail Trail is OPEN at Miles Road, Rutland. The parking lot and trail are restored. Thank you to the wonderful team who installed the big new culvert and put the trail all back together. The trail is open for your enjoyment between the Barre parking...

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