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The Northborough Trails Committee's formal name is the Trails Subcommittee of the Northborough Open Space Committee. It was founded in February of 2001 when Arthur Cole went before the Open Space Committee to ask if they would be interested in creating a trail system in Northborough. They surprised him with their enthusiasm and they appointed him chairman of the subcommittee. Since then the NTC has actively searched for places to create and build new trails, as well as maintain the current trail system.

The NTC is a formal Committee of the Town of Northborough, but all of the people involved are volunteers who share a common goal to provide access to the Town’s recreational areas by maintaining a viable trail system. Initially most of our members were recruited from the ranks of retired people, but that is only because of their availability. Over the last few years we have added people of all ages to our list of Volunteers, and we welcome anyone who wishes to participate in whatever way they can. If you’d like to join the Northborough Trails Committee please contact Charlie Bradley, Co-Chairman at 508-393-6813 or email him at charleshbradley@verizon.net

There are currently six recreational areas around Northborough that contain approximately 20 miles of wonderful trails as part of the Northborough trail system, and some of these connect to trails in other towns such as the Westborough Charm Bracelet trail system. All of the trails in Northborough are multi-use trails, unless posted otherwise, and allowed uses are: hiking; mountain biking; skiing; snow shoeing; and, equestrian. The Sudbury Valley Trustees does not allow mountain biking on their trails at Cedar Hill and Sawink Farm. Motorized vehicles such as ATV’s are not allowed on any of the trails. Hunting is allowed on the MassWildLife properties at Mt. Pisgah and Crane Swamp. Hunting is also allowed on the Town of Northborough land at Mt. Pisgah by permit, so be aware during hunting season. Check the MassWildLife link for hunting seasons.

The recreational areas in Northborough are: Mt. Pisgah; Edmund Hill Woods; Watson Park; Little Chauncy and Cedar Hill; Carney Park; and a new trail on the New England Forestry Foundation land called Carlstrom II Forest on West Main Street. The Little Chauncy and Cedar Hill trails are also connected to the Westborough Charm Bracelet trail system. (A link can be found on the Links page.) A short trail on Juniper Brook Lane connects to miles of trails in the MassWildLife Management area in Westborough. Although most of the trails are not "stroller friendly", a jogging type stroller could be used on the Crane Swamp Trail and Cold Harbor Trail. Also, use our Links Page to find other stroller friendly trails in the area.

The Trails Committee meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Police Station. If the third Monday is a Holiday we meet on the third Tuesday of the month.