Concord River Greenway

Massachusetts

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Concord River Greenway Facts

States: Massachusetts
Counties: Middlesex
Length: 0.88 miles
Trail end points: 51 Davidson St to Chestnut St (Lowell) and Jollene Dubner Park to 1001 Lawrence St (Lowell)
Trail surfaces: Asphalt
Trail category: Rail-Trail
ID: 6015972

Concord River Greenway Description

The health and fortunes of Lowell have been intimately tied to the Concord River for hundreds of years. This tributary of the more well-known Merrimack River continues to be at the heart of the local economy; the town of Lowell was a textile milling powerhouse at the height of the industrial revolution. In this new iteration, the Concord River Greenway provides a valuable asset for residents as well as tourists.

The greenway is a 0.88-mile multiuse pathway on the east bank of the river and is currently in two sections. The northern section runs 0.18 miles between approximately 51 Davidson Street and Chestnut Street. Utilizing a former railroad bed, the southern section runs 0.7 miles between Jollene Dubner Park and approximately 1001 Lawrence Street.  A stroll along the river reveals remnants of its industrial past. Features of interest include the Lowell Cemetery, founded in the mid-1800s, where many of Lowell’s prominent industrialists are buried, and the Wamesit Falls Overlook.

The greenway acts as an outdoor classroom, offering plenty of opportunities for birdwatching and studying the rich and varied plant life. The hope is that the CRG will eventually connect to the prominent Bruce Freeman Rail Trail.

Parking and Trail Access

Parking is available at the northern end of the northern section at the Davidson Street lot and at southern end of the southern section at approximately 1001 Lawrence St, Lowell, where a parking lot with bike rack provides convenient trail access.

Visit the TrailLink map for detailed directions.

 

 

Concord River Greenway Reviews

Good trail but incomplete

They really need to finish this trail. Walking/riding the streets are not ideal

Enjoyed discovering this little Riverwalk. Easy and informative. The river, the bridges, the water wildlife and the spectacular brown eyed Susans in July made this a wonderful little adventure.

Enjoyed discovering this little Riverwalk. Easy and informative. The river, the bridges, the water wildlife and the spectacular brown eyed Susans in July made this a wonderful little adventure.

Short and sweet, with great views of the rushing Concord River.

Short and sweet, and a nice interconnect starting on Lawrence St by the Lowell Cemetery and ending by the Concord River on Rogers St. While a fairly short ride, the trail has great views of the Concord and the wildlife that inhabits it.

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