Connecting the Mass Central Rail Trail through Wachusett and Ware Communities since 1995
Wachusett Greenways’ (WG) mission is connecting central Massachusetts communities with the Mass Central Rail Trail (MCRT). In 1995, this all-volunteer nonprofit group and our partners began to build and maintain the MCRT. Members, volunteers, donors and many partners are central to our work. Together, we have completed 21 miles of the planned 30 miles of the WG MCRT between Sterling and Barre.
The first WG MCRT section opened in 1997. Wachusett Greenways partners include MA Department of Conservation and Recreation, eight towns, MassTrails, regional foundations, businesses and MCRT Alliance. Our eight partner towns are Barre, Holden, Oakham, Paxton, Princeton, Rutland, Sterling and West Boylston. Along the 104 mile corridor between Northampton and Boston, several groups are working to complete the Mass Central Rail Trail.
Learn more about Wachusett Greenways here!
Ready to volunteer?
Find Your Niche! Volunteers are vital to Wachusett Greenways’ success. You are invited for fun and service. From trail work, to grant writing, hospitality, outreach, and other initiatives. Please contact Colleen Abrams at 508-479-2123, or send us a message to learn more.
Ready to share?
Send us your Mass Central Rail Trail photos and stories using this link. Send us a message to learn more.
Greenways News
Wachusett Greenways periodically updates this page with announcements, trail reports and conditions. If you find an issue with any part of the trail, please use the button below to Report a Trail Issue.
DCR Event – Creatures of the Forest, Saturday, April 25, 1 – 2 p.m
Explore what the wild things in the watershed are up to this Spring on a guided sensory adventure designed for explorers of all abilities! We’ll take a slow, 3/4-mile round-trip stroll to listen and look for "telltale" signs of forest life. With a flat trail and...
DCR Event – Spring Puddles Stroll & Story, Friday, April 24, from 10 to 11 a.m.
Join a morning of outdoor adventure on this slow-paced walk to spot signs of wildlife and listen for frog calls. We'll stop at the forest play area to read The Noisy Puddle and celebrate the magic of vernal pools. This 3/4-mile easy stroll is geared toward early...
Call for Winter Photos
Please feel free to submit photos of your winter adventures through our "Contact Us or Upload a Photo" form
Season’s Greetings!
Mass Central Rail Trail Walk Run Ride – October 4th 2025
Thank you to all the participants for our October 4th run, walk & rides! It was great to see everyone out on a beautiful day enjoying the MCRT! For any questions - contact us, colleen.abrams@verizon.net or by phone 508-479-2123.
Mass Central Rail Trail Dedication – THANK YOU!
Thank you all for coming out to our Mass Central Rail Dedication on September 29th! The Mass Central Rail Trail would not exist without the tremendous support we recieve from our eight Wachusett/Ware towns (Barre, Holden, Oakham, Paxton, Princeton, Rutland, Sterling,...
