North Shore Rail Trail
Boston
Old Railroad line made into a walking path
Hiking Easy
- Distance
- 24 km
- Ascent
- 125 m
- Descent
- 122 m
- Duration
- 4-5 hrs
- Low Point
- 9 m
- High Point
- 35 m
- Gradient
- 1˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be easy. It's not remote, it features low exposure and is typically done all year round. From a low point of 9 m to the maximum altitude of 35 m, the route covers 24 km, 125 vertical metres of ascent and 122 vertical metres of descent.
Description
It's a long flat walking path from Danvers, MA to Georgetown, MA. It's perfect for walking, running, or biking.
Difficulty
Easy
Walking along a well-kept trail that’s mostly flat. No obstacles are present.
Best time to visit
Features
- Dog friendly
- Family friendly