Welcome To The Danvers Rail Trail
From Rails To Recreation
Danvers Rail Trail
The Danvers Rail Trail is a 4 1/3-mile non-motorized shared-use path linking schools, downtown Danvers, parks, residential areas, and trails in the neighboring towns of Peabody, Wenham, and Topsfield. Ideal for walking, biking, or jogging, the compacted stone dust trail is built along what was once part of the historic Boston to Maine railroad running from Newburyport to Danvers. The Danvers Rail Trail is managed and maintained by a group of community volunteers and provides a healthful recreational option available to all residents and visitors.
Join us Thursday January 1, 2026 at 11am for our Annual “First Day” Trail
Walk
They tell us it’s great to be outdoors! What better way to start the new year and
work off some “holiday cheer” than a walk on the rail trail. Volunteers will lead
about a 3-to-4-mile roundtrip walk along the trail, highlighting some of the sites
and history along the way. Meet us at the Hobart Street Parking Lot (mile marker
2.0) by 10:45 am. Our exact route will depend on trail conditions that day. Those preferring a shorter walk can start their return at any point along the way. Volunteers will act as guides and assist at crossings.
Children, and dogs on leashes welcome! Come prepared with the right footwear and outerwear. We recommend you bring along anti-skid straps for boots in case sections of the trail are icy.
Extreme weather or trail conditions may cause us to cancel the event… but a little snow, rain, or typical New England cold will not deter us! Updates will be provided shortly before the event on our website and social media.
Light refreshments will be available at the start of the walk. Donations are always welcome!
Danvers/Wenham SwampWalk Closed
For safety reasons, certain sections of the SwampWalk are closed until further notice.
For more information on the closure and the SwampWalk overall, see our SwampWalk page. Further updates will be provided by the Town as they become available.
Do you need to report a problem or issue on the Danvers Rail Trail?
Events
To help us plan, please register events that use any part of the trail!
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New to Danvers? Check out Amenities and Attractions Along the Trail
Many trail users are taking advantage of the amenities and attractions along
the trail. The learn more about are a few of the attractions and amenities
trails users enjoy, see our Amenities page.