The Cochituate Rail Trail
Biking, Walking and Future Use
23 Willow Street is located right on the Rail Trail!
The Cochituate Rail Trail (CRT) is a multi-use trail that runs from the Village of Saxonville in Framingham to Natick Center, a distance of 4 miles. The segment in Framingham was completed and paved first. In 2021, the Natick segment was opened for use and while it currently terminates at Whitney Field at the Navy Yard, it will be extended to the MBTA commuter rail station in Natick Center.
Much of the trail is quite scenic. Passing near streams and wetlands in Framingham (and, in the future, along the shores of Lake Cochituate in Natick), the trail is a beautiful linear park providing valuable open space through heavily developed sections of both towns. Due to its close proximity to office buildings, shopping centers, schools, and residential areas, it provides residents with an attractive alternative to driving. Once it is extended to the MBTA station, it will provide even greater transportation use.
The trail follows the former Saxonville Branch rail line southeast from Saxonville and will meet the active Boston-to-Worcester commuter line in Natick Center.
Trail surfaces: Asphalt, Concrete
Trail category: Rail-Trail
Length: 3.6 miles
Trail end points: Concord Street and Mechanic Street