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Lowell Canal System Trails
Lowell Canal System Trails:
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Description:
The Lowell Canalway is a linear park and walkway along Lowell's 5.6 mile historic power canal system. System provide access to interpretive sites of the Lowell National Historical Park.
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Parking & Trail Access:
Free parking is available at the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center parking lot on Dutton Street. Trail is adjacent to the parking lot. Stop in the Visitor Center for information and brochures on sites and attractions along the trail system.
To drive to Lowell National Historical Park, take the Lowell Connector from either Route 495 (Exit 35C) or Route 3 (Exit 30A if traveling southbound, Exit 30B if traveling northbound) to Thorndike Street (Exit 5B). Follow brown and white "Lowell National and State Park" signs. Free parking is available in the Visitor Parking Lot next to Market Mills.
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Seasonal Restrictions:
Some sections are not plowed following snow storms.
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By marc on December 03, 2000
You should mention commuter rail acess to trail via MBTA to LOwell
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Trail Facts
Trail End Points:
Lowell to
Counties:
Middlesex
Trail Length:
2.5 miles
Trail Category:
Canal
Trail Surfaces:
Asphalt, Concrete
Trail Activities:
Bike, Wheelchair Accessible, Walking
TrailLink ID:
6015971
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