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Print Friendly MapRunning through the town of Groveland for 3.25 miles, this multiuse path provides a variety of opportunities for both recreational and transportations as it connects residential neighborhoods, businesses, schools, parks, and more.
The trail's northern end is on Main Street across from the Town Hall. Heading southwest along Main Street, the route utilizes sidewalk for about 1.3 miles (from Town Hall to 441 Main Street).
Turning left and leaving the street behind, the trail is off-road for the rest of the route as it heads southeast along the utility right-of-way (ROW) from 441 Main Street to King Street at the Groveland-Georgetown border. Along the way, the trail crosses Center Street, School Street, and Ashcroft Terrace.
The off-road section of the trail is 10ft wide and paved. Dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a leash.
The Groveland Community Trail is part of the Merrimack River Trail system and will eventually provide a connection to the Border to Boston Trail.
Trailheads and parking areas are available at both ends of the trail. The trail's northern end is on Main Street across from the Town Hall and its southern end is on King Street at the Groveland-Georgetown border.
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Starting at the Town Hall, the first half mile is on busy Route 113. There is a marked bike lane on both sides, but the sidewalk was not good for my recumbent trike and the road twists and turns, so visibility isn't great. I'll skip this part next time. At the half mile, Route 113 turns away and the trail goes along the river on a little traveled one way street. At a little over a mile, it's back on a two way street that has good visibility so it feels reasonably safe. As noted above, at 441 Main Street, the trail turns left onto a railroad roadbed, which is now a power line right of way, and continues southeast for almost two miles, with two road crossings. This is wide asphalt in excellent condition.
Although there are empty woods on the west side for much of the two miles, this is not a wilderness trail. I think there was at least one building in sight for the entire time.
In addition to parking at both ends mentioned above, there is parking at a National Grid facility at 452 Main Street, right at the head of the railroad trail.
I use this trail as a connection after I get off Bradford rail trail take Salem st to this trail. Ride it until the end. Then your on the Border to Boston trail.
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