Mass Central Rail Trail: Rules of the Trail

The base layer of pavement has been installed and the top layer is anticipated to be installed within the next two weeks (remember: stay clear of fresh pavement).

Construction crews are still on site working on other elements of the rail trail, so it remains an active construction site; however, there is growing evidence of trail use and in advance of the rail trail officially opening to the public we wish to share the rules of use of this new recreational path.

The rail trail is owned and will be maintained by the state’s Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). It is not a Wayland-owned trail. With that, trail users must heed the following:

• All dogs MUST be leashed when on the rail trail;
• Dog owners MUST clean up after their dogs and take the waste bag home to dispose of properly;
• This is a multi-use trail. Bicyclists, joggers, walkers and horseback riders need to SHARE the trail.

DCR is in the process of stabilizing the shoulders of the trail. Please stay off the loam and growing grass until those shoulders are stabilized

Thank you for your cooperation.