A vacated railroad right-of-way running about 2.3 miles from the Mattapoisett border through Aucoot Woods to Front Street. The Open Space Plan lists it as a "planned bike path" still in engineering; as of mid-2026 it is not yet built as a formal, signed trail, with construction expected to begin in late 2026 or 2027 as part of the South Coast Bikeway.
What to expect
Trails
About 2.3 miles, currently an unimproved former rail bed; bike-path engineering is in process, with no finished trail as of mid-2026.
Dogs
Dogs must be under restraint at all times (leashed, at heel and obedient to command, confined to the owner's property, or in a vehicle) under the townwide Animal Control bylaw. There is no townwide seasonal dog ban on non-beach town land.
Cycling
Allowed Informally usable on the old rail bed now; a paved shared-use path is planned starting construction late 2026/2027
Walking
Allowed Same as cycling
Managed by
Marion Open Space Acquisition Commission (MOSAC)
508-748-3500 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is the Marion Rail Trail open yet?
Not as a finished, paved trail. As of mid-2026 it's an unimproved former rail corridor; construction of the paved South Coast Bikeway segment is expected to start in late 2026 or 2027.
Is there an entry fee at Marion Rail Trail?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Marion Rail Trail?
Dogs must be under restraint at all times (leashed, at heel and obedient to command, confined to the owner's property, or in a vehicle) under the townwide Animal Control bylaw. There is no townwide seasonal dog ban on non-beach town land.