A flat, fully paved former rail line running about 14 miles from Lanesborough through Cheshire and Adams, following the Hoosic River and Cheshire Lake. The Adams section passes through downtown, with picnic stops, lampposts for evening use, and views toward Mount Greylock.
What to expect
Cross-Country Skiing
Allowed winter, snow conditions permitting
Fishing
Allowed along the Hoosic River and near Cheshire Lake, mainly outside the Adams stretch
Managed by
DCR - Division of State Parks and Recreation
413-442-8928 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is Ashuwillticook Rail Trail open today?
Ashuwillticook Rail Trail is a public park in Adams, MA. There is no live closure feed for parks; the town's site is the authority for temporary closures.
Is the trail paved the whole way through Adams?
Yes. The Adams stretch is flat and fully paved, the same surface as the rest of the trail south to Lanesborough.
Yes, on a leash. The trail is popular with dog walkers, though Adams' general animal bylaw requires restraint once off the owner's property.
Are there trails at Ashuwillticook Rail Trail?
Yes.
Is there an entry fee at Ashuwillticook Rail Trail?
No, entry is free.