The Squannacook River Rail Trail is located on Depot Street in Townsend, MA. This Rail Trail is short, but well maintained and a perfect spot to get in a good walk or short bike ride. There is a small parking lot on Depot Road, which is the start of the rail trail. The trail walks behind the business of Townsend, so feels more urban than rural.
There are some sections where you are in the woods.
From Depot Street to the boat launch is about 1.75 miles. From here the well maintained trail stops, but it looked like you could continue walking down the old railroad bed. We stopped and enjoyed the water views before returning back to our car.
Overall I liked how flat and level this rail trail was. I do not think I would bikes here due to the short distance of the trail, but it would be a perfect spot for younger kids to bike.
