Welcome
Methuen cyclists, walkers, runners, seniors and children need a safe place to walk, run and ride without competing with automobiles for fresh air and the shoulder of the road.
A shared use trail along the abandoned Methuen railroad right of way would be an ideal solution to this problem. Not only would it make use of a beautiful and central location, but it would connect with trail development in Salem, Windham and Derry.
It may also be possible to connect with the Spicket Greenway presently under construction in Lawrence, increasing access to cycling and hiking trails in North Andover and Andover.
As it stands the 2.5 miles of Rail bed belongs to the MBTA. If Methuen simply needs to lease the land from the MBTA. The section that screams for use by the public runs north from the depot, under five corners, out behind Pine St. through the Nevins Bird Sanctuary, under 213, across MSPCA land, behind the Village Mall and extends parallel to Route 28, until it ends behind the IHOP.
This section is only 1.45 miles. Without the trees, shrubs and some odd bits of trash here and there, it is a very nice walk in the country, best described as a cross between a meadow and a country lane. This project would make Methuen an integral part of the Merrimack Valley’s bike/walk network.
Join the effort to make this happen!
Joyce Godsey, President
Harry Banks, Vice President
Rachel Banks, Treasurer
Kelly Tondo, Secretary
Tim Vermette, Project Director
Janice Fugge, Membership
