Old Rail Bed

Dog friendly Parking available Scenic views

Located in Scituate, Old Rail Bedwith natural wetland habitats. The 0. 4 mile trail is perfect for hiking. Built on historic tracks that served Scituate from 1871 until a 1938 hurricane ended service, this easy walk offers intimate views of working coastal wetlands and local history. Also explore Driftway Conservation Park and Cushing Memorial State Park, other trails in Scituate. Try Driftway Conservation Park for a similar trail experience featuring wetland.

Trail Notes

Trail type: out/back.

More Info

NSRWA: https://www.nsrwa.org/listing-category/hiking/
southshoretrails.com: https://southshoretrails.com/
southshoretrails.com: https://southshoretrails.com/category/town/scituate/
NSRWA: https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/herring-river-trail/

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Town	Scituate
Managed by	Town
Dog-friendly	Yes
ADA access	Yes (stroller)
Waterbody	Marsh
Cost	Free
Stroller rating	2

Parking

Yes

Facilities

Flat rail-bed path (the Driftway)

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