Celebrate Trails Day on the SNETT Apr. 25

Enjoy a brief walking tour on the Southern New England Trunkline Trail (SNETT). Learn the past history and plans for the future. A one mile walk will be conducted on April 25 2026, starting at 12 PM (noon) at the Grove St Trail Head Parking Lot, 234 Grove St, Franklin.

Celebrate Trails Day is a nationwide event coordinated by Rails to Trails Conservancy (RTC). The RTC highlights the social, health, transportation, and economic benefits of connected trail networks across the United States. The Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee (FBRTC) will host a local celebration that includes a walk along the SNETT that emphasizes Franklin’s unique railroad heritage, and the future economic and civic value of the SNETT in our area.

ACTIVITY 1) STARTS at Grove St Parking Lot: 12:00 PM (noon)

An overview of the SNETT history by Joe Landry and Scott Mason - train historians / hobbyists

ACTIVITY 2) 1⁄2 mile walk to the Historic Wadsworth Homestead /Train Station

Brief talk by Joe Landry, Scott Mason, Sue Hehne & Sherine Hamade: MA DCR.

ACTIVITY 3) 1⁄2 mile return Walk Back to the Future to the Grove St trail head

Guest Speakers: Local town, state and FBRTC representatives will take a look into the future SNETT extension into Downtown Franklin.

Come join us on Celebrate Trails Day on the SNETT! Light snacks and refreshment will be provided.

fbrtcommittee@gmail.com