The trail follows the north side of the Assabet River, part of an old Indian trail. In colonial times, the only local places to cross the river were at Russell's Bridge on the Maynard-Stow line and the North Bridge in Concord. There are some pretty spots to sit on the shore and watch the water and wildlife.
You will see many red maple and beech trees, as well as different ferns. The west end of the trail can be damp even in dry weather. About 1?4 mile along, the trail crosses a stream then forks. The left fork leads to Concord Street; the right fork leads to an old bench and then posted land marks its end. Unfortunately, due to the "no trespassing" signs and the current location of the river, there is no longer a legal connnection to the trails leading from the DPW site (see map). |
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