See Walpole Rail Trail Improvements

Guided Hike-–Sunday, November 19

Rail Trail Project Completion: The 2023 project to improve drainage on the Cheshire Rail Trail in Walpole is complete!  Drainage ditches have been dug out, culverts have been cleared, and/or the trail surface has been raised at a few of the very wettest areas along Walpole’s rail trail. Users should find a much drier trail year-round, though there will still be some wet spots (especially when it rains.)

Public Rail Trail Hike: We invite you to join us for a guided hike at 12:30 pm on Sunday, November 19, to see and experience the newly renovated sections of the rail trail.  The hike will cover about 4 1/2 miles of the rail trail, between the Route 123 crossing on the north end and Blackjack Crossing Road on the south end.  This will be a one-way hike, with shuttles available back to the starting point.  Please send an email to walpoletrailhelpers@gmail.com to register for the hike or to get further information.  Details about where to park and what to bring will be sent to registered participants.

Visit the Rail Trail: We would encourage any interested walkers, bicyclists, equestrians or other non-motorized users to check out the renovated portions of the Walpole rail trail.  Remember, no motorized vehicles are allowed on the rail trail except for snowmobiles. Maps of the rail trail are available on the Walpole Conservation Commission website (walpoleoutdoors.org/maps/) and in Town Hall.

Thanks:  Thanks to all who’ve made this project possible, including the Recreational Trails Program, the Walpole Conservation Commission, the Walpole Selectboard, trail builder Lew Shelley of Snowhawk LLC and nine volunteer trail workers.  Thanks also to all those in the Walpole area who’ve cheered us on.

You can send any questions or comments to walpoletrailhelpers@gmail.com.

Wendy & Will Grossman

Walpole Rail Trail RTP Project Managers

Walpole Trail Committee