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This information is a public record of the 2001 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
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Grand Trunk Trail

U.S. Corps of Engineers Rail Trail
  • Length
    3.5 miles
  • Elevation Gain
    --
  • Route Type
    out & back
 (1 review)

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Old road bridge near Connecticut line, Douglas, MA. Photo by Scott Benoit.
Old road bridge near Connecticut line, Douglas, MA. Photo by Scott Benoit.
Ed Calcutt Bridge
Ed Calcutt Bridge
Photo by Janie Walker.
Photo by Janie Walker.
East Brimfield Trail at location of Grand Trunk bridge by Quinebaug in fall. Photo by Ken Lucier.
East Brimfield Trail at location of Grand Trunk bridge by Quinebaug in fall. Photo by Ken Lucier.
East Brimfield Trail at location of Grand Trunk bridge by Quinebaug in fall. Photo by Lois Lucier.
East Brimfield Trail at location of Grand Trunk bridge by Quinebaug in fall. Photo by Lois Lucier.
Old Trolley Bridge across Quinebaug at East Brimfield. Photo by Ken Lucier.
Old Trolley Bridge across Quinebaug at East Brimfield. Photo by Ken Lucier.
Raised trail bed rises above the snow, Brimfield, MA. Photo by Scott Benoit.
Raised trail bed rises above the snow, Brimfield, MA. Photo by Scott Benoit.
Rock cut on Grand Trunk Trail, Brimfield, MA. Photo by Scott Benoit.
Rock cut on Grand Trunk Trail, Brimfield, MA. Photo by Scott Benoit.
On the side of Westville Dam, Southbridge/Sturbridge line. Photo by Scott Benoit.
On the side of Westville Dam, Southbridge/Sturbridge line. Photo by Scott Benoit.
  • Old road bridge near Connecticut line, Douglas, MA. Photo by Scott Benoit.
  • Old road bridge near Connecticut line, Douglas, MA. Photo by Scott Benoit.
  • Ed Calcutt Bridge
  • Photo by Janie Walker.
  • East Brimfield Trail at location of Grand Trunk bridge by Quinebaug in fall. Photo by Ken Lucier.
  • East Brimfield Trail at location of Grand Trunk bridge by Quinebaug in fall. Photo by Lois Lucier.
  • Old Trolley Bridge across Quinebaug at East Brimfield. Photo by Ken Lucier.
  • Raised trail bed rises above the snow, Brimfield, MA. Photo by Scott Benoit.
  • Rock cut on Grand Trunk Trail, Brimfield, MA. Photo by Scott Benoit.
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Location: Runs between Southbridge and Old Sturbridge Village.

  • States: Massachusetts
  • Counties: Worcester

The Grand Trunk Trail begins in the Town of Southbridge, Massachusetts, and follows the old Grand Trunk Railroad bed through a variety of spectacular landscapes. Upon completion, the 5-mile trail will connect to historic Old Sturbridge village via a bicycle trail along the Quinebaug River. This trail is a link in the growing east-west greenways system taking shape in southern New England. It not only connects with trails in nearby States but will also provide access to the Westville Recreation Area, a 578-acre flood control project utilized by hikers, bicyclists, and fishermen.

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Reviews

Janie Walker
Janie Walker
Jan 4, 2023
Pleasant stroll

Nice stroll through the woods and by the river on a wide flat path. Easy to follow. This trail is a work in progress, so my five stars are for the completed section described on the NRT database. It can be hard to figure out how many stars to give a trail sometimes - there are no grand sweeping views etc on this trail for example , but Grand Trunk is well maintained and scenic for what it is - a nice walking/biking greenway by the river.

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Allowed Uses:

Bicycling Hiking/Walking

Public Contact

Keith Beecher
US Army Corps of Engineers
Westville Lake
Fiskdale, MA 1518
[email protected] • (508) 347-3705

Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.

More Details

  • Elevation (low): --
  • Elevation (high): --
  • Elevation (cumulative): --
  • Part of a Trail System? No
  • Surface (primary): Rock, crushed
  • Surfaces (additional): Rock, crushed
  • Tread Width (average): 0"
  • Tread Width (minimum): --
  • Running length (minimum): --
  • Tread Grade (average, percent): 1
  • Tread Grade (maximum): 1
  • Running length (maximum): --
  • Cross-slope (average, percent): --
  • Cross-slope (maximum): --
  • Running length (maximum): --
  • Certified as an NRT
    May 31, 2001
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