Is the Natick Rail Trail open?
Construction and Project Updates – 11/29/2021 The Cochituate Rail Trail is open to the public, with a few remaining construction items, including improvements to the connecting path at Route 9 westbound. The Natick Department of Public Works has constructed paved access paths to Whitney Field and LaGrange Street.
How long is Cochituate Rail Trail?
3.6 mile
The Path is a 3.6 mile shared-use path on the Governor Mario Cuomo Bridge over the Hudson River, featuring six scenic overlooks designed with community input.
How long is the Cochituate Brook Reservation trail?
0.8 mi
Cochituate Brook Reservation is a 0.8 mile (2,000-step) route located near Framingham, Massachusetts, USA. This route has an elevation gain of about 0 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App….Cochituate Brook Reservation.
| Length | 0.8 mi |
|---|---|
| Est. Steps | 2000 |
What time does Lake Cochituate open?
During the summer, Gates open at 8am. Bathrooms locked at 7pm. Gates locked at 8pm. During the off-season: Enter at main gate, open from dawn to dusk, no facilities available.
Is Lake Cochituate safe to swim in?
Lake Cochituate is 625 acres across three ponds: North Pond, Middle Pond and South Pond. Per the EPA, it is safe for adults and children to swim, wade, and boat along the Natick Labs shoreline, in Pegan Cove, in the South Pond of Cochituate.
What is the Cochituate Rail Trail?
The Cochituate Rail Trail will be a beautifully-designed and functional 4 mile shared use path, connecting Natick’s vibrant downtown with the Natick Mall and Golden Triangle, crossing Routes 9 and 30 to connect to Framingham’s already completed portion that ends in Saxonville Village.
What happened to the CRT in Natick?
The CRT in Natick will temporarily terminate at Whitney Field, a newly rebuilt park and playing field. The Town of Natick will soon be designing an extension of the CRT to connect with the Natick Center MBTA Station, also under construction for full accessibility.
What is the Saxonville trail?
The trail follows the former Saxonville Branch rail line southeast from Saxonville and will meet the active Boston-to-Worcester commuter line in Natick Center. Built in 1846, the historical Saxonville Branch was used to construct the dam for Lake Cochituate, which supplied water to the City of Boston from 1848 to 1951.
What does Route 9 mean for Natick?
Route 9 will no longer divide Natick in two, as it will soon be possible for many more residents to bike or walk for work, shopping, culture, exercise and recreation without using a car. Businesses will benefit from increased access for customers and their workforce.