A 1.3-mile, flat, packed-stone-dust multi-use path built along the inactive Bay Colony Railroad corridor from Ice House Road to the Dover town line, crossing Harding Street and Farm Street. It is used for walking, jogging, cycling, horseback riding and cross-country skiing, and is maintained by a volunteer Friends group.
What to expect
Trails
1.3 miles, flat, packed stone dust surface, about 11 feet wide, non-motorized multi-use
Dogs
No dog may be in any public place or street in Medfield unless it is effectively restrained by a chain or leash of no more than seven feet, or is attended by a person able to properly control it.
Hours
Medfield's public parks and recreation areas are open from dawn until dusk unless posted otherwise.
Accessibility
Flat, hard-packed surface described as suitable for people of all ages and abilities, though not explicitly labeled ADA-compliant
Managed by
Friends of the Medfield Rail Trail (volunteer group)
WebsiteCommon questions
No, it has a hard-packed stone dust surface rather than pavement, about 11 feet wide.
There is a dirt parking lot on Ice House Road across from the trail entrance, and additional roadside parking along Farm Street.
Is there an entry fee at Medfield Rail Trail?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Medfield Rail Trail?
No dog may be in any public place or street in Medfield unless it is effectively restrained by a chain or leash of no more than seven feet, or is attended by a person able to properly control it.
Is Medfield Rail Trail wheelchair accessible?
Flat, hard-packed surface described as suitable for people of all ages and abilities, though not explicitly labeled ADA-compliant
What rules should I know at Medfield Rail Trail?
Trail crosses Harding Street and Farm Street at grade. Non-motorized uses only (walking, jogging, cycling, horseback riding, cross-country skiing).