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.
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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.
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,...
Portable Restrooms
Find portable restrooms on the MCRT year round see locations here. Portable Restrooms on the MCRT are provided year round at eight locations and removed from one location at the Springdale Mill site for the winter. Wachusett Greenways provides restrooms in Sterling,...
WANTED: more push mowers
Do you have one you aren’t using? Would you like to volunteer to maintain or repair mowers? Your help will keep the rail trail beautiful. contact@wachusettgreenways.org or call Colleen 508-479-2123.
Pommogussett Tunnel Murals Underway in 2023
Thanks to some hardy volunteers, we established the planned Pommogussett Tunnel murals along the rail trail in Rutland. Christy Barnes, representing Wachusett Greenways, organized volunteer hours and the professional skills of Clayton Johansen, to accomplish the...
Date Change!
NEW DATE Join the Oakham Historical Association on Saturday, October 21st at 10 AM as we tour the village of Coldbrook Springs. This resort village was acquired nearly 100 years ago to create water protection land. Conducted as the fifth in a series of walks by...
MCRT CLOSED beginning 9/8/23 Over the Hill in Holden from Manning St. to Wachusett St./Rte. 31
MCRT closed for construction beginning Friday, September 8 in Holden from Manning St. over the hill to Route 31/Wachusett St. Three other MCRT sections in Holden remain open: 1) River St. to Manning 2) River St. to West Boylston 3) Mill St. to Princeton St. Also,...
