A shared-use path built on the old Massachusetts Central Railroad corridor, with about 1.5 paved miles and a half mile of stone-dust surface running through Wayland toward the Weston town line. Tracks came out in 2017, and the trail now sees a steady mix of runners, cyclists and dog walkers.
What to expect
Trails
Roughly 1.5 miles paved plus about 0.5 miles of compacted stone dust in Wayland, running from near Russell's Garden Center on Route 20 toward the Weston…
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed in Wayland's conservation-area parking lots and on the conservation areas themselves, and leashed or under voice control at all times.
Hours
Wayland's conservation areas are open between dawn and dusk.
Managed by
Wayland Rail Trail Committee
WebsiteCommon questions
Is it paved the whole way, or do you hit gravel?
Most of the Wayland stretch is paved, but roughly a half mile toward Weston is still compacted stone dust rather than asphalt.
Where do I park to start a walk here?
A common starting point is near Russell's Garden Center off Route 20, though the corridor has multiple informal access points along its length.
Can I bring my dog to Mass Central Rail Trail?
Dogs must be leashed in Wayland's conservation-area parking lots and on the conservation areas themselves, and leashed or under voice control at all times.