The Cochituate Rail Trail (CRT)
Bringing Our Region Together
The Cochituate Rail Trail is a beautifully-designed and functional 4 mile shared use path, connecting Natick's vibrant downtown with the Natick Mall and Golden Triangle, crossing Routes 9 and 30 to connect to Framingham's already completed portion that ends in Saxonville Village.
The CRT is ideal for commuters, walkers, runners, bicyclists, wheelchair users, hikers and others who enjoy the outdoors and seek a convenient, safe ways to travel. Route 9 no longer divides Natick in two, as it is possible for many residents to bike or walk for work, shopping, culture, exercise and recreation without using a car. Businesses benefit from increased access for customers and their workforce. Employees enjoy better health and well-being with a scenic and safe greenway for commuting and exercise.
The Cochituate Rail Trail has been an investment in our quality of life, and enhances the vitality of our region.
Construction of the Natick section of the CRT was completed in the summer of 2021.
The CRT in Natick temporarily terminates at Whitney Field, a newly rebuilt park and playing field. The Town of Natick will soon be designing an extension of the CRT to connect with the Natick Center MBTA Station, also under construction for full accessibility.
