A former rail corridor running about 22 miles from the Connecticut line in Douglas east through Uxbridge, Millville, Blackstone, Bellingham, and into Franklin. The Douglas segment is unimproved gravel, sand, and dirt, best suited to hiking and mountain biking.
What to expect
Trails
About 22 miles total, roughly 6 miles within the Douglas end near the CT line. Surface in the Douglas section is unimproved gravel/sand/dirt with heavy…
Dogs
Allowed caged, bridled, or on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, unless an area is posted otherwise; never unattended or at large, and waste must be carried out. Hunting, hunting-dog training, dog sledding, sled-dog training and…
Hours
Open from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset as published by the National Weather Service, unless posted or permitted otherwise. Fishing, camping, snowmobiling and other authorized nighttime activities are not held…
Accessibility
The Douglas segment is not paved or accessible; a planned DCR project would upgrade about 6 miles from the CT line to Depot Street in Douglas.
Mountain Biking
Allowed year-round, rough in Douglas segment
Managed by
MA Department of Conservation and Recreation
(508) 476-7872 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is the trail paved in Douglas?
No, the Douglas portion is unimproved gravel, sand, and dirt. Paved sections exist farther east in Blackstone, Millville, and Uxbridge.
Can I bring my dog to Southern New England Trunkline Trail?
Allowed caged, bridled, or on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, unless an area is posted otherwise; never unattended or at large, and waste must be carried out. Hunting, hunting-dog training, dog sledding, sled-dog training and search-dog training are excepted (302 CMR 12.13).
Is Southern New England Trunkline Trail wheelchair accessible?
The Douglas segment is not paved or accessible; a planned DCR project would upgrade about 6 miles from the CT line to Depot Street in Douglas.