"A Walk Back to the Future"

Enjoy a brief walking tour on the SNETT. Learn the past history and plans for the future. A one mile walk starts 12 noon at the Grove St Trail Head Parking Lot..

Celebrate Trails Day is a nationwide event coordinated by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. The RTC organization 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 on April 25, 2026, aligned with national messaging and a SNETT Trail walk while emphasizing Franklin’s unique railroad heritage and the future economic and civic value of the Southern New England Trunkline Trail (SNETT).

ACTIVITY 1] STARTS at Grove St Parking Lot 12 noon April 25th

An overview of the SNETT History - talk by Joe Landry and Scott Mason - train Historians/hobbiest

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 trail extension into Downtown Franklin.

Come, participate and help us Celebrate

Free snacks and refreshment while they last

fbrtcommittee@gmail.com