The Cochituate Rail Trail
Bringing Natick and Framingham Together
The Cochituate Rail Trail is a beautifully-designed and functional 4 mile greenway connecting Natick's vibrant downtown with the Natick Mall and Golden Triangle, crossing Route 30 to connect to Framingham's completed trail section that ends in Saxonville Village.
The Natick section of the CRT is completed from Navy Yard/Whitney Field up to Saxonville.
For Natick project updates, see this link
Watch the Cochituate Rail Trail - Moving Together Virtual Tour video produced for a MassDOT conference in December 2021 that tells a story of how the CRT came to be.
About the CRT
The CRT welcomes walkers, runners, bicyclists, cross-country skiers, wheelchair users, hikers and others who like the outdoors and use alternative ways to travel and commute. Routes 30 and 9 no longer divide our communities, and it is now possible for residents and visitors to bike or walk to enjoy many of our region’s destinations without fighting traffic.
The uses for this transportation greenway are endless. Businesses benefit from increased access and exposure to customers without the overhead of parking. Employees enjoy the overall health and well being of having such a scenic and safe greenway for commuting and daily exercise opportunities. The Cochituate Rail Trail is a unique opportunity to experience a better quality of life, and enhances the vitality of our region.