Map of the Danvers Rail Trail & Topsfield Linear Common
Danvers Rail Trail & Topsfield Linear Common
Danvers Rail Trail & Topsfield Linear Common
LENGTH:
5 miles + 6 miles
SURFACE:
paved / unpaved
COMMUNITIES:
Boxford, Topsfield, Danvers, Peabody
HIGHLIGHTS:
rail-trail, local parks
NEARBY TRAILS:
Independence Greenway
RELATED LINKS:
The Danvers Rail Trail and Topsfield Linear Common are located in Northeastern Massachusetts. The 11-miles of mostly unpaved trails are located along an abandoned railroad corridor that goes past the residential neighborhoods and natural areas of Danvers and Topsfield. Much of the trail is lined with trees and the trail goes over wetlands and through thick woodlands.
Conditions
The Danvers Rail Trail and Topsfield Linear Common are not paved. The trails are open for bike riding, walking and running. Much of the route is away from traffic.
Points of Interest
The Danvers Rail Trail & Topsfield Linear Common pass by the following points of interest:
| Moulton Field |
| Danvers Community YMCA |
| Danvers High School |
| Rocky Hill Conservation Area |
| Proctor Elementary School |
| Haverhill Road Conservation Area |
End Points
The north end of the trail system is located at a point just east of Interstate 95 to the northwest of Haverhill Road Conservation Area in Topsfield. There is no access to this end point other than the trail itself. There is parking at the conservation area at 124 Haverhill Road.
The south end of the trail system is located at Lowell Street, just west of Interstate 95 in Peabody.
Nearby Trails
The Independence Greenway is located to the south of the Danvers Rail Trail. Connections can be made along Johnson Street or Lowell Street in Peabody.
Resources
Following are links to official off-site resources to find out more details about the Danvers Rail Trail & Topsfield Linear Common, in Northeastern Massachusetts.
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