Neponset River Greenway

Neponset River Greenway

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The Neponset River forms Boston's southern border with Quincy and Milton. In addition to the mills left from its history as an industrial center, many scenic vistas remain.

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) MassParks owns much of the shoreline as the Neponset River Reservation.

Events along the Trail

Sunday, October 16, 2022, 1:00 pm: Bike Ride South from the Neponset Trail
After meeting at 1:00 pm at Paul's Bridge at the Milton/Readville line, we'll follow the Neponset River south on its east side to its East Branch in Canton and the 185-year-old Canton Viaduct, which still carries Amtrak over the river on its way south to New York from Boston. On our way south, we'll take a detour to Signal Hill, on the River south of Rt. 128 and west of I-95, and on the way back, we'll detour on a gravel path which used to be a runway at the old Canton Airport, which could easily connect with Signal Hill if it weren't for I-95. We'll bike back to Pauls Bridge through Norwood, Westwood, Dedham, and the Readville neighborhood of Boston, where we'll stop to check out
Helmets are required. Bring a mask if you wish to wear one when inside a building or close to others. Heavy rain will cancel.
Ride With GPS Map

Sunday, September 25, 2022, 1:00 pm: North from the Neponset Trail
Meet at 1:00 pm at Tenean Beach on Conley St. in the Port Norfolk neighborhood of Dorchester to bike north along the future (and existing!) route of the Neponset Trail past its end on Castle Island through the Seaport District to Fort Point Channel. On the way back we'll ride through South Boston and Dorchester and rejoin the trail at Tenean Beach. Some of us might then stop at Phillips Candies for a dose of chocolate.
Helmets are required. Bring a mask if you wish to wear one when inside a building or close to others. Heavy rain will cancel.
Ride With GPS Map

Archived Events along the Trail

. Contact Us
Facebook:Join the Neponset River Greenway Council group to keep track of Greenway events
Twitter: Follow us at @nepgreenway
Join neponsetgreenway@googlegroups.com to take part in discussions between Greenway Council meetings
Check out our website at http://www.neponsetgreenway.org

Issues on the trail?
Emergency: Call 911!
Non-emergency: MassParks line: 617-626-1250, 0 for operator or email mass.parks@state.ma.us

Other Useful Contacts

Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR):
Project Manager: Stella Lensing (email)

Massachusetts State Police:
Milton Barracks (Trail west of Lower Mills bridge): (617)698-5840
South Boston Barracks (Trail east of Lower Mills bridge): (617)740-7710
From a cell phone anywhere on the trail: *SP

Neponset River Watershed Association (617)575-0354 (email)

Last updated March 23, 2022 by
Neponset River Greenway Council President Jessica Mink (email)